OPEX103: Kanban Project Manager Jira

JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network dedicated to improving access to STEM education for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. They are seeking a skilled Project Manager to implement and execute transformational outcomes using Agile methodologies and to facilitate team collaboration and improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Attend the meeting of the team you will be supporting (weekly or daily)
• Create user stories to describe work items, with clear descriptions and acceptance criteria
• Prioritize stories for the backlog and keep the team organized and focused
• Conduct weekly meetings with stake holders and monitor the health of the Kanban board
• Encourage team members to utilize JIRA for task management
• Drive open communication with team members
• Be the servant leader for the team members, mentoring/assisting them when needed
• Identify opportunities for improvement and be “THE CHAMPION OF CHANGE”

Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise and application of Agile methodologies, techniques and frameworks
• Successful track record of driving and facilitating teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and mindset of relentless improvement
• Experience using Jira, Kanban or Sprint Board, Slack
• Excellent communication, analytical, mentoring and problem-solving skills