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BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for an opportunity in Chicago, IL!

Position Title: Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months.

Job Type: CONTRACT

Pay Range: \$80/HR on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

1. 3 to 5yrs Project Management + Scrum Master Experience -

2. Responsible for leading the Agile team and applying Scrum to achieve business value

3. Integrate with project, technology and business partners to manage the projects and be proactive in gathering status updates from partners, while minimizing impact

Characteristics of the top performer:

* Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help team solve problems

* Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines

* Excellent communication, influencing and facilitation skills

* High level of credibility with executives and business partners; demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and drive to results

* Able to work independently with limited supervision

Job Description:

* 3 to 5yrs Project Management + Scrum Master Experience - Scrum Master Certification is preferred Experience with Scrum master, Agile, Jira

* Responsible for leading the Agile team and applying Scrum to achieve business value

* Facilitate Scrum routines and corresponding with management as needed

* Work with the Agile team to remove impediments

* Managing the Agile Tool for tracking work (JIRA or Rally)

* Manage governance routines - and proviide coverage for Release Management

* Integrate with project, technology and business partners to manage the projects and be proactive in gathering status updates from partners, while minimizing impact

* Execute on Enterprise Change Management requirements

* Facilitate communication, influence and negotiate both vertically and horizontally to obtain agreement between partners

* Ability to lead and influence team in adopting the Agile principles

* Ability to ensure the correct use of Scrum process.

* Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help team solve problems.

* Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or timelines

* Excellent communication, influencing and facilitation skills

* High level of credibility with executives and business partners; demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and drive to results

* Able to work independently with limited supervision

* Acts as single point of contact for all things around the project.

* Manages timelines and communicates project status.

* Builds positive relationships with stakeholders.

* Holds all accountable for their roles.

* Uses the right questions to uncover the root cause of business challenges, identify opportunities, and make recommendations.

* Participates in, documents and understands strategy, business goals/objectives and plans.

* Documents and communicates status to milestones, plan and strategy.

* Escalates risks and issues even if team disagrees.

* Serve as a liaison between the product owners and development team to ensure that all targets and requirements re met

* Facilitating productivity by removing impediments team will encounter, mediating through conflicts, helping team to make decisions and adhering to continuous improvement principles

* Coordinating across other agile teams for complex projects

* Leveraging data to measuring monitoring progress (Burndown charts etc..)

* Helping teams adhere to the Definition of Done.

* Facilitate team\'s self-organization and growth

* Encourage discussion, conflict resolution, alternatives or different approaches

* Help mitigate distractions and increase the team\'s focus

* Review and confirm the appropriate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals are assigned

* Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders

* Build, develop, and grow any partner relationships vital to the success of the project

* Understanding of Scaled Agile and Lean Pract