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Advanced Specialist, Project Management at Pearson in Sri Lanka
Job Description
Advanced Specialist, Project Management
Location: Sri Lanka
Job Title: Advanced Specialist, Project Management
Description: Agile project delivery role focused on requirements, planning, risk management, and process improvement. This role aligns to industry level titles such as Senior project management, Lead project management.
Key Responsibilities
Drive software product development using Agile methodologies such as Scrum and / or Kanban
Lead the planning and assure the roadmap commitments are met according to the set milestones with the highest level of quality.
Keep all stakeholders informed with regards to project status, risks and issues.
Provide project metrics and other reports / updates in a timely manner.
Train, coach and evangelize teams on the Agile mindset, frameworks, and practices
Advocate continuous improvement of Agile best practices while fostering a high performing, collaborative culture in a cross functional team
Facilitate requirement analysis / grooming for feature enhancements and changes to existing products
Coordinate with multiple dependent teams in different locations/ time zones as required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Strong ability to foster and maintain positive, creative agile teams.
Experience and knowledge of Agile Project Management using Scrum and / or Kanban
Knowledge of Internet technologies, concepts and applied background in Software Development Methodologies.
Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently.
Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to resolve conflict within the team.
Excellent organizing and time management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Individual should possess a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computing or Information Technology / Management.
Individual should have more than 6 years of experience in software development projects as Dev or QA engineer with at least 3 years as a Project Manager / Scrum Master with skills and experience in Internet technologies and Project Management tools.
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