Agile Solution Manager

Job Description:

• The Agile Solution Manager will report to the department Senior Technical Solutions Manager. Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for managing individual project streams related to the department system. This project has technical, policy, and process requirements that may impact multiple programs, workstreams, and systems. This position creates project plans using appropriate project management methodologies with input from primary stakeholders, coordinate resources, and communicate progress.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage client project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage all aspects of projects with direct accountability.
• Manage Vendor timeline and deliverables.
• Develop and oversee detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Regularly monitor project progress against the plan, identifying potential risks and roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Proactively manage changes to project scope and requirements.
• Develop product roadmap to align with client needs.
• Collaborate with client IT, Vendor, project team members and subject matter experts to implement solutions according to agreed-upon milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee the work of the project coordinator such as documenting and tracking actions, owners and due dates.
• Coordinates the activities of multi-functional, collaborative teams, as well as task dependencies and schedule.
• Foster collaboration and communication within the team.
• Oversee stakeholder communication of progress, blockers, next steps.
• Leads project planning sessions with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Delivery utilizing various project methodologies and iterative frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum and Agile.
• Assist with test plan and issue management process development.
• Document vendor progress of adhering to contract deliverables and communicate with executive leadership as needed to address deficiencies.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on project status through reports/presentations.
• Develop and lead the project team to the delivery of successful project outcomes.
• Serve as a member of client Program Administration unit and supports the work of other team members as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Agency Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of recent relevant project management experience.
• Agency Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of recent relevant project management experience; and the following:
• Project Management certification (PMP).
• Experience with Salesforce platform.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, etc.)
• Experience measuring staff effort related to user stories and tasks surrounding testing, development, and any other part of a typical technical strategy or implementation project
• Understanding and use of document management and version control.
• Experience gathering and presenting information to various levels of stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects with multiple project teams