AIR is seeking a Software Project Manager to support the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) project, aiming to solve humanitarian issues globally by ensuring the seamless provision of data capture, analytics, and visualization products and services.
Requirements
- Experience managing complex software development projects that have separate front end and back-end components, preferably using either Django and/or React.
- Proven expertise in Agile software development methodologies and project management practices.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound technical judgment in complex software development environments.
- Expert knowledge and/or certification in Scrum / Agile software development processes.
- Expert knowledge of Jira and other Atlassian tools.
- Ability to drive project delivery from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional development teams.
Responsibilities
- Run an Agile software development process using aligned Sprints across multiple teams of software developers.
- Track key deliverables to ensure timely execution.
- Mentor software development teams in Agile approaches and best practices for requirements definition, time estimation, coding, testing, version control and documentation.
- Monitor compliance and implement performance metrics.
- Manage the product backlog and feature requests, both from within AIR and from clients.
- Develop feedback mechanisms.
- Identify and evaluate emerging use-cases, user stories and feature requests.
Other
- Master's with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Effective communication skills for efficient collaboration in a virtual environment.
- Proven organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, strategic thinker with strong tactical execution.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
