? Sr. Project Manager with experience in Retail, Supply Chain Management

Sr. Project Manager with experience in Retail, Supply Chain Management

Location - Las Vegas.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Agilist with 5 to 9 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Business Analysis & Planning Agile Requirements Management and a strong background in Mobility-T&H. This hybrid role requires a proactive individual who can work effectively in a dynamic environment and contribute to our companys success.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives to ensure effective team collaboration and project progress.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the product backlog ensuring that user stories are well-defined and prioritized.
• Provide guidance and support to the team in understanding and implementing agile principles and practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Facilitate communication between the development team and stakeholders to ensure transparency and clarity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and track project progress identifying and addressing any impediments or risks that may impact delivery.
• Ensure that the team adheres to agile best practices and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of team performance providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Support the team in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate with other agile teams and departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the organization.
• Utilize agile tools and techniques to manage and track project progress ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of agile training programs and workshops for team members and stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team and organization.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in Business Analysis & Planning with the ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements.
• Must have expertise in Agile Requirements Management including the ability to manage and prioritize a product backlog.
• Must have domain experience in Mobility-T&H with a deep understanding of industry trends and best practices.
• Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Should have strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and address project risks and impediments.
• Should have experience with agile tools and techniques such as Jira Confluence or similar.
• Nice to have experience in conducting agile training programs and workshops.

Certifications Required

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI-ACP preferred.

The Cognizant community:
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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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