Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Project Manager III for a remote opportunity with our client.

In this role, you’ll serve as an Agile Specialist, working closely with the Manager of Agile Practices and key stakeholders to drive the adoption of Agile methodologies and address technical challenges across the organization. You’ll play a central role in facilitating team collaboration, optimizing workflows, and supporting Agile best practices to enhance overall performance and delivery.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Project Manager III Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Lead continuous planning efforts, ensuring visibility and alignment with a rolling quarterly plan for supported teams.

• Manage engineering team schedules, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with project milestones.

• Monitor project milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.

• Identify and remove obstacles that may impede team progress.

• Advocate for Agile best practices and provide education to enhance team performance.

• Coordinate communication across teams, departments, and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Product Owners and Engineering to manage and prioritize the product backlog.

• Ensure engineers have the necessary product requirements and UX designs to meet deadlines.

• Support JIRA management and other relevant tools for the teams.

• Provide performance metrics such as burndown charts and velocity tracking to inform decision-making.

Project Manager III Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in an Agile environment, with proficiency in methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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