Senior IT Agile Project Manager (35339-MMCC) at Mathworks in Natick, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

We areseeking a dynamic and experienced Senior ITAgile Project Manager to join our IT Project Management team. The ideal candidate will blend traditional project management with agile methodologiesto drive successful project outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of agile principles, and the ability to foster collaboration acrosscross-functional teams. You will facilitate planning andexecution of both operational and project work while influencing stakeholders to achieve project goals.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

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  Lead and manage cross-functional IT projects using a combination of traditional and agile methodologies.

  
  
  

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  Assist teams in planning their work, encompassing both operational and project-related tasks.

  
  
  

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  Drive project delivery, ensuring adherence to agile principles across all team members.

  
  
  

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  Facilitate project planning sessions, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives tailored to team needs.

  
  
  

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  Conduct problem-solving and root cause analysis to overcome delivery challenges.

  
  
  

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  Foster a collaborative team environmentby understanding and managing group dynamics.

  
  
  

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  Monitor, analyze, and report on project progress, including risk mitigation strategies.

  
  
  

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  Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.

  
  
  

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  Mentor and guide team members on agile practices and principles.

  
  
  

Qualifications

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  3+ years of experience managing IT projects using both traditional and agile methodologies. Experience with security related projects a plus.

  
  
  

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  Strong understanding of agile principles, including Scrum and Kanban.

  
  
  

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  Exceptional leadershipandteam management skills.

  
  
  

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  Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.

  
  
  

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  Ability to adapt and blend project management techniques to suit project needs.

  
  
  

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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  
  

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  Experience with Jira and Confluence.

  
  
  

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  Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are a plus.

  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.



• Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.



• Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.

The MathWorks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.MathWorks participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.PDN-9e85642a-597b-4473-812b-0f202e7d97b4 Apply Now