Agile Project Manager

Job title:

Agile Project Manager

Company

Fortive

Job description

Job Description:ROLE SUMMARY:The Agile Project Manager will work closely with multi-functional teams, and engineering development managers to develop the scope, results, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for the new/existing initiatives. This role requires experience with new product program releases and a passion for delivering customer solutions using Agile development. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Own and manage engineering projects to ensure on time release of products and solutions.
• Manage and influence partners, including- business, product, development team members on solution delivery and scope.
• Serve as the scrum master/project manager for their delivery teams by enabling the team to self-organize, remove impediments, and nurture an environment for hard-working team dynamics.
• Work closely and use standard processes with the delivery team to support daily standup, backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives, and long-term release planning.
• Manage project budget and resources efficiently, optimizing workload and resource allocation.
• Leverage Fortive Business System tools to implement visual and daily management and appropriate standard work.
• Drive improvements in the product development processes to increase product quality, program cycle time, and development costs.
• Source issues, problems, and ideas from developers, as well as other teams to come up with solutions for problems.
• Ensure development programs have robust plans and resource alignment for execution
• Implement and improve Agile development processes and tools into existing programs/processes
• Raise resource conflicts and drive to resolution with engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external collaborators, and partner with vendors as required by the program.
• Track project progress and generate comprehensive reports using reporting tools and dashboards.
• Align program success with meeting business objectives.
• Stay up-to-date on Agile trends and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and team productivity.

Organizational Alignment:

• Reports to the Sr. Manager – Agile and R&D Operations
• Deliver quality software early and often, better technical practices, eliminate waste, improve lead/cycle time for throughput, and reduce project risks.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: SKILLS:Required Skills:

• 6 to 8 years Project Management experience
• 15 Years of progressive industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Electrical/ Electronic engineering.
• Experience with managing scope, schedule, budget and quality of projects.
• Implementation history of complex engineering release.
• Solid understanding of both the theory and application of Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe and XP.
• Analytical, relationship building, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration across team boundaries
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Good understanding of SW architecture.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP Certification desired.
• Scrum Master (CSM) and a Scrum Professional (CSP) certification would be an asset.
• Change agent who is a positive organizational influence.
• Professional experience within a SaaS organization preferred.

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com.Fortive is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:17:38 GMT

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