OverviewAs a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will play a key role in driving Agile transformation and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact digital products. You will work closely with stakeholders, product teams, and engineering to ensure seamless execution of Agile programs and continuous improvement in product delivery.
Your Impact- Lead Agile program management efforts, ensuring alignment with business goals and product strategy.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to drive team collaboration and efficiency.
- Work closely with product owners and engineering teams to define and prioritize product backlogs.
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers to ensure smooth program execution.
- Implement Agile best practices and frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, to optimize delivery processes.
- Track and report key Agile metrics, such as velocity, cycle time, and team performance, to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to drive Agile adoption and maturity across the organization.
- Coach and mentor Agile teams to enhance their Agile mindset and execution capabilities.
- Ensure cross-team coordination and alignment to deliver high-quality, customer-centric digital products.
- Drive a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within Agile teams.
Skills & Experience- 8+ years of experience in Agile program management, product management, or related roles.
- Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe and project delivery methodologies including waterfall and hybrid-agile
- Experience in resource and budget planning across multiple projects with creating low to medium complexity roadmap of enhancements for custom built applications.
- Experience in using Azure DevOps Boards as a Product Manager and Scrum Master
- Proven experience leading Agile teams and driving Agile transformations in large-scale organizations.
- Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Rally.
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite and to produce and review project deliverables like Project Charter, change records etc.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
- Experience in managing product roadmaps, backlogs, and feature prioritization.
- Ability to analyze and optimize Agile delivery processes using data-driven insights.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to address challenges in Agile execution.
- Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), or PMI-ACP are a plus.
Accountabilities include: Initiate:
- Confirm project scope with Customer,
- ensuring all required information for the project has been received.
Planning:
- Establish project scope, schedule, resource and communication requirements.
- Determine required stakeholders
- Develops risk management plans.
Executing:
- Direct and manage work activities required for the project.
- Ensure all aspects of quality are achieved for project deliverables.
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders for input, decisions, and updates.
- Manage project priorities and delivery process checkpoint gates.
- Identify and resolve project issues.
- Manage projects in accordance with legislation, regulations and rules
Monitoring and Controlling:
- Validate project progress and quality.
- Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date information about project status, schedule, accountabilities, and outcomes.
- Validate and control project scope and changes, including schedule changes.
- Monitor project resourcing commitments; identify and work to resolve resource conflicts.
- Control of project communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, maintaining and monitoring an up-to-date risk register, including project interdependencies
- Report on project progress, risks and other updates to the Program Manager/Director
Set Yourself Apart With- Experience in digital product management and Agile delivery in a consulting environment.
- Experience in a regulated industry, preferably utilities and specifically electricity transmission development, would be considered an asset
- Strong understanding of customer experience, design thinking, and Lean product development.
- Ability to drive business value through Agile execution and product innovation.
- Experience in leading Agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional informationPay Range: $130,000 - $160,000
The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.
- An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
- Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexibility to support work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
- Generous paid leave and holidays.
- Wellness program and employee assistance.
