Job Title: Project Manager cum Scrum Master
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Project Manager cum Scrum Master. This role requires a combination of strong project management expertise and deep understanding of Scrum principles to drive successful project delivery within an Agile framework.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Serve as both Project Manager and Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver high-quality features and products on time.
- Coach team members on Agile practices and ensure adherence to Scrum principles and values.
- Identify and remove impediments to the team's progress to ensure smooth and efficient project execution.
- Manage project scope, timeline, and budget, and communicate project status and risks to stakeholders effectively.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging feedback and implementing process enhancements as needed.
- Work closely with product owners to prioritize backlog items and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide guidance and support to team members as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred.
- Proven experience managing software development projects using Agile methodologies.
- Strong understanding of Scrum framework, roles, and practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.
- Knowledge of software development processes and tools is a plus.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
