Senior Project Manager

at  Lean Tech

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lean Tech is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.
Currently, we are seeking a Project Manager with a strong English level to join our team. Here are the challenges that our next warrior will face and the requirements we look for:

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Main Skills:

These are the must-haves that are essential for this position.

• Advanced knowledge of agile software development methodologies, especially Scrum and Kanban.
• Minimum of five years of full-time experience as a Technical Project Manager in an Agile environment.
• Proven experience leading Agile Scrum teams and implementing Scrum practices.
• Advanced expertise in Jira.
• Strong understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with experience in establishing guidelines in these areas.
• Experience in IT project management, including knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Scrum methodology, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and other agile practices.
• Strong background in logistics to effectively manage projects in Ajit’s business environment.
• Understanding of project finance to manage capacity, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Strong communication skills, especially in liaising between IT and business teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Secondary Skills:

These are additional skills that will help you succeed in this role.

• Familiarity with Confluence.
• Professional Project Management Certification from an accredited institution.
• Scrum Master or Agile Certification.
• Familiarity with managing technical projects and understanding the stack used by the company (React, Go, Ruby on Rails, Node.js, AWS, Azure).
• Soft Skills:

These are the soft skills that you will need to succeed in this role.

• Ability to present effectively to internal groups and customers.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
• Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects
• Hold Regular Scrum ceremonies (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, etc.)
• Work closely with Product Owners and business groups to set project plans and milestones
• Analyze, plan, and develop requirements and standards in reference to scheduled projects
• Assign and oversee the daily tasks of the software team while ensuring all team members are actively working toward established milestones.
• Administer, configure, and provide dashboard support of JIRA to support the development and business teams.
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives.
• Establish development plans based on requests and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Collaborate between IT and business teams to ensure clear communication and understanding.
• Understand project finance to manage capacity, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Anticipate project completion and adjust plans accordingly.
• Drive projects from conception to completion.

These are additional skills that will help you succeed in this role.

• Familiarity with Confluence.
• Professional Project Management Certification from an accredited institution.
• Scrum Master or Agile Certification.
• Familiarity with managing technical projects and understanding the stack used by the company (React, Go, Ruby on Rails, Node.js, AWS, Azure).
• Soft Skills

These are the soft skills that you will need to succeed in this role.

• Ability to present effectively to internal groups and customers.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
• Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles