IT Project Leader Job in Chicago, Illinois US

 

We are seeking an IT Project Leader for the Chicago area. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, state of the art technology envnvironment erironment. This is a  9+ month contract.

 

Education

 

Bachelors or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or Information Technology. 

 

This position must have knowledge of standard project management procedures.   It requires strength in information systems as well as an ability to coordinate resources and manage IT system implementations.  The Project Team Leader must be able to develop and manage project plans and other artifacts according to a structured agile project management methodology.   Other applicable knowledge and skills are:

·         Possesses an agile mindset and hands on experience with an industry-standard Agile methodology;

·         Ability to create and execute a project plans, timebox plans, burndown charts etc.

·         Ability to manage projects in a distributed work environment;

·         Experience utilizing the Microsoft Suite (includes MS Visio, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project);

·         Ability to facilitate meetings and stand-ups with a distributed team;

 

Specific Duties

1.                  Focuses the team on, on time delivery of agreed product. 

2.                  Ensures that the agile development process is properly focused and controlled.   

3.                  Manages risk at Development Timebox level

4.                  Monitors day-to-day progress.

5.                  Reports progress to the Project Manager. 

6.                  Sees that testing and review activities are scheduled and completed. 

 

Prior Experience

Successful leadership of projects in a matrixed environment involving:

·         Minimum one (1) year of Agile Project Team Lead or Agile Project Manager experience working on technical, application development projects.

·         Minimum two (2) years experience managing projects in an industry-standard agile environment. Experience with DSDM preferred.

·         Experience leading a distributed team.

·         Experience leading projects for a web-based applications desired.

·         Understanding of one or more agile methodologies such as Scrum, XP, DSDM, Crystal, Lean, etc. Agile certification preferred.