Synechron, one of the fastest-growing digital, business consulting & technology services providers, is a $500 million firm based in New York. Since inception in 2001, Synechron has been on a steep growth trajectory. With 8000+ professionals operating in 18 countries across the world with presence across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Please do visit our website: http://www.synechron.com
Job Description :
Synechron is Looking for strong Project Manager with hands on experience to join our team in Warren,
The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to plan and manage application development projects for Everest Insurance. We seek candidates who not only track project progress against an agreed upon project plan but also drive the project to successful completion via Risk Management, Resource Allocations, Communication Plans, Issues Log and Change Control processes in an agile transformation environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Drive project delivery from inception to production release including scope definition, goals, requirements, development, user testing and release phases
Manage the client project/stakeholder expectations to ensure ownership and success.
Facilitate business and operational relationships between clients and internal teams with effective and efficient communication to ensure accurate and timely project delivery
Employ and enforce formalized project management processes, such as change management, issues management, risk management, and documentation version control
Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies; present and manage changes to project structure, scope and delivery timeframes
Ensure the overall success of the project by being accountable for all aspects of the project and providing overall project transparency
Provide high level executive reports and detailed updates on a continuous basis for all projects.
Coordinate internal resources and (offshore & onshore) vendors for flawless execution of projects
Other Project Management Office responsibilities as assigned
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives by assessing alignment of current process, programs, and systems to business requirements, and by recognizing opportunities for standardization, increased efficiency, cost reduction, increased quality, and improved user experience
Act as a Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams
Lead multiple scrum teams with team members spread across multiple continents
Lead, arrange and facilitate all scrum ceremonies including Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives, Grooming, and Sprint & Release planning
Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress to all affected teams and management
Manage backlog and ensure it is properly prioritized and sized as appropriate
Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution to improve team productivity while promoting continuous improvement
Champion adoption of agile principles by the scrum teams
Work Experience & Qualifications
BA/BS Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Current PMP and CSM/CSPO/CSP certifications
Minimum 10 years of experience in Information Technology industry implementing enterprise systems and custom solutions
3-5 years recent Scrum Master experience applying agile principles, practices and theory in an agile transformation environment
10-15 years software development delivery management experience
Experience implementing Guidewire Policy Center & Underwriting Management products
Proven ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced changing environment and participate in continual process improvement
Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Jira is a plus
Experience working with onshore and offshore teams
Demonstrated team leadership and project management expertise
Possess the judgment and ability to modify project management approach based on project size, complexity and team
Knowledge with the business domain and current technology platforms to understand the projects and raise questions in order to help correctly steer them to completion.
Ability to build and maintain business relationships with employees, business partners and vendors
Comfortable hosting meetings with various audiences, (engineers, management or C level positions) Self-starter that requires little direction
Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects and work in a fast paced environment
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