Agile Project Manager

• Plan, execute, and close projects using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or LeSS
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, and backlogs
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Track and report on project progress and performance using relevant metrics (e.g., burndown charts, velocity), providing clear and concise updates to stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and practices
• Lead and facilitate organizational change initiatives related to Agile adoption
• Develop and implement change management strategies to minimize resistance and maximize adoption
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure understanding and buy-in
• Provide training and support to teams and individuals on Agile principles and practices
• Coach and mentor USPB Learning teams on Agile methodologies, principles, and practices, empowering teams to take ownership of their work and make data-driven decisions
• Facilitate the adoption of Agile best practices and continuous improvement
• Help teams to become self-organizing and high performing
• Provide guidance and support to product owners and scrum masters
• Coach and guide leadership team to enhance their Agile leadership skills to inspire and drive adoption of Agile practices across the organization
• Ensure that Scrum is followed and that the team is continuously improving
• Remove impediments and blockers that are hindering the team's progress
• Protect the team from distractions and interruptions
• Promote collaboration and communication within the team
• Facilitate Scrum events, by request
• Coach the Product Owner in managing the backlog
• Focus on Scrum team health.

• Bachelor’s/University degree or experience equivalent
• Minimum 2+ years of experience coaching Agile individuals and teams (directly or indirectly)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working on Agile projects of varying size and complexity (directly or indirectly)
• Experience in Scrum, Kanban, and Lean frameworks
• Experience managing the learning work stream of large, complex projects
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills
• Expertise in training, coaching, and developing others
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Successful in influencing, persuasion, and getting work done through others
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

• Agile Coaching certification (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF)
• Agile Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM)
• Knowledge of ADDIE, Successive Approximation Model (SAM), and 70:20:10 learning models
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.