Senior Agile Project Manager, PMO

We are seeking a Senior Agile Project Manager to lead a diverse range of projects, balancing Scrum Master duties with product ownership and project management responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-paced Agile environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, a comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies, and the ability to foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders. In this role, you will serve as a facilitator, coach, and servant leader, ensuring the seamless execution of Scrum processes, removing obstacles, advocating for Agile best practices, and promoting effective teamwork at all levels of the organization. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation within the Life Insurance industry, encouraging creative solutions to complex challenges. Join a collaborative team where a shared commitment to excellence is central to our success.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage large-scale programs, mid and small-sized projects, and Product Teams focused on Value Streams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective) and ensure the Scrum framework is followed by the team.
• Coach team members on Agile principles and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, program leaders, and external parties to promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Act as a leader to protect the team from external distractions, remove impediments, and ensure progress towards goals.
• Assist the Product Owner in maintaining a clear and prioritized product backlog, ensuring the team understands product vision, goals, risks, and priorities.
• Help the team focus on delivering increments that meet the Definition of Done, tracking key performance metrics and Agile maturity.
• Manage project goals, scope, costs, schedule, risks, and performance, while creating timelines, distributing responsibilities, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and document meetings, providing regular status reports and maintaining clear communication with management and stakeholders.
• Manage project/program financials, including budget, expenses, cost forecasts, and ensure invoices align with the budget.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience as a Scrum Master on Agile teams, managing mid to large-scale software development projects/programs.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Positive attitude, analytical skills, and a willingness to step in where needed.
• Proficient in DevOps or DevSecOps, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Experience with Lean methodologies is beneficial.

Required Education / Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relative experience
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master (CSP-SM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• FLMI or another industry-related accreditation is an asset.