Optomi, in partnership with a premier client in the entertainment and technology industry, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead software development initiatives. This is a long-term contract opportunity within a dynamic program management organization focused on driving innovative solutions and delivering scalable products to end users.
What You Will Do
- Leverage Agile and Scrum methodologies to lead multiple project teams, ensuring successful delivery of software development projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct all activities associated with project plans, communication plans, risks / issues, and dependencies.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and demos across multiple teams.
- Track and report project slippages, providing actionable mitigation plans.
- Coach teams on Agile best practices, support self-organization, and encourage methodology knowledge growth.
- Utilize data-driven approaches and tools (Jira native Burndown Charts, Epic Reports, Version Reports) to maintain metrics visibility and identify team needs.
The Right Candidate Will Have
Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field).3–5 years of experience managing software development projects, preferably 4–5 years.Hands-on experience with the software development life cycle and supporting applications that reach internal or external end users.Strong knowledge of Jira and Confluence in an Agile / Scrum environment.CSM or CSP certification preferred with a thorough understanding of Scrum / Agile methodologies.Excellent communication skills, capable of leading teams and collaborating across multiple project initiatives.Desire to learn and take on additional responsibilities as projects evolve.This role is ideal for a proactive, communicative, and hands-on Project Manager who thrives in an Agile software development environment and is looking to lead multiple teams to successful project outcomes.