Project Manager Specialist

Team and Role Overview

We at Nasdaq have a phenomenal opportunity for creative, curious, solution-minded individuals. In this role you will play a key role in redefining Cloud Operations project delivery function by accepting Agile project management approach. This is a chance to define the project delivery methodologies and metrics from the ground up in a quick pace dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate all Scrum events, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, ensuring they are effective and time-bound
• Support the operations team in achieving their Sprint goals by removing impediments, encouraging a self-organizing team, and ensuring that the team follows the Scrum framework
• Collaborate with the Operations team management to maintain and refine the Ticket Backlog, ensuring that it is accurately prioritized and ready for Sprint Planning
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas where the team can improve its processes, efficiency, and quality of work
• Proactively identify and handle risks and issues that could impact the successful delivery of the Sprint and work with the team to mitigate them
• Maintain and report on Agile metrics and team progress, helping the organization supervise and understand its performance
• Provide mentorship and coaching to principles and practices, encouraging a deep understanding of Agile methodologies
• Act as a liaison the operations team and collaborators, ensuring visibility, open communication, and alignment with business goals.
• Address impediments within the team or with external parties in a constructive manner, promoting collaboration and resolution.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Scrum-related certification
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience in Agile SaaS software delivery, with at least 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Understanding of software development processes, Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and PowerBI
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and convey complex ideas effectively
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Demonstrated leadership and servant leadership skills
• The ability to adapt to changing situations and facilitate a team's response to evolving requirements
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• A commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and the success of the development team across the globe
• A willingness to stay current with the latest Agile and Scrum practices and methodologies

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.