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Robert Half Technical Project Manager (Agile, Scrum) III (Contractor) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description
Technical Project Manager (Agile / Scrum) III – Contractor
Employment Type: 38 Week Contract, Potential Extension
Location: Onsite Hybrid, Philadelphia, PA
Pay: Available on W2
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (Agile/Scrum) III to lead the delivery of highly complex, enterprise-wide IT programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects. This role requires strong Agile leadership, deep program management expertise, and the ability to coordinate across technical and business stakeholders to deliver outcomes that align with strategic objectives.
eKey Responsibilities
Manage one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT programs comprised of multiple projects
Lead programs in an Agile environment, applying Scrum values, principles, and best practices
Coach and mentor individuals and teams on Agile processes, roles, and tools
Provide regular status reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), schedules, resources, milestones, and risks
Develop and maintain program strategies, supporting business cases, and enterprise-level project plans
Ensure effective integration across projects, adjusting scope, timelines, and budgets as business needs evolve
Enact and reinforce Scrum values and practices, ensuring correct and consistent use of Scrum frameworks
Communicate program strategy, progress, and changes to IT leadership, business stakeholders, and consulting partners
Ensure all projects within the assigned portfolio are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic and business requirements
Track critical project milestones and recommend adjustments or corrective actions to Project Managers as needed
Partner with senior business leaders to identify and prioritize opportunities to leverage technology in support of enterprise goals
Manage new technical service and engineering programs to meet broad service and product objectives
Establish milestones, monitor adherence to plans, identify delivery risks, and drive mitigation strategies
Coordinate work across multiple engineering and development teams
Act as a liaison between engineering and deployment teams to ensure requirements and design considerations support deployability and long-term sustainability
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
7–10 years of project or program management experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, or equivalent)
Extensive knowledge of project and program management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex IT programs
Proven ability to provide leadership through influence rather than authority
Outstanding organizational, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
Strong experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments
Experienced Scrum Master with a deep understanding of servant leadership and Agile leadership principles
•Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience overseeing enterprise IT portfolios
Strong background coordinating work across engineering, architecture, and deployment teams
Ability to anticipate risks and proactively drive solutions
Experience managing technical service or platform-oriented programs
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