Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascend Technologies is a company focused on delivering technology solutions, and they are seeking a Project Manager to lead medium-to-large technology projects. The role involves managing project execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO.
Responsibilities
- Lead technology projects from initiation through completion using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
- Coordinate project resources and activities across multiple internal teams
- Track project progress, identify risks, and escalate issues when necessary
- Support project financial tracking, forecasting, and budget management
- Facilitate project meetings, sprint ceremonies, status updates, and stakeholder communications
- Ensure projects remain aligned with scope, timelines, and client expectations
- Assist in documenting lessons learned and identifying opportunities for process improvement
- Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., Refinement Meetings, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives)
- Serve as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach to enable Agile best practices across teams
- Work closely with Solution Architects to define, prioritize, and refine backlogs for iterative delivery
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and self-organization within Agile teams
- Track Agile team performance metrics, ensuring iterative delivery and continuous value creation
- Execute Waterfall & Hybrid Project Management
- Develop full-scale project plans, including scope, milestones, risk assessments, and deliverables
- Define project tasks, dependencies, and resource requirements while ensuring alignment with business priorities
- Manage project budgets, financial forecasting, and resource allocation
- Plan, schedule, and track project timelines using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate
- Build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams
- Coordinate with internal functional groups including Network, Operations, Cybersecurity, and Service Delivery teams
- Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and key milestones to stakeholders
- Assist with resolving project roadblocks and facilitating cross-functional collaboration
- Support governance and compliance requirements throughout project execution
- Share project management best practices with peers and junior team members
- Contribute to a collaborative and continuous learning culture within the PMO
- Support onboarding and mentoring efforts for newer project managers when appropriate
Skills
- 6 years of experience in IT project management
- Experience managing projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
- Working knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, or Lean principles
- Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing project schedules, risks, budgets, and deliverables
- Proficiency with project management tools such as ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Jira, or Microsoft Project
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Exposure to Agile transformation or PMO process improvement initiatives
- Experience supporting cloud or infrastructure-related projects
- PMP Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP Certification (Preferred)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) (Preferred)
Benefits
- This is a fully remote position.
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