The Sr. IT Project Manager leading Agile teams will guide the planning, execution, and iterative delivery of technology projects to ensure continuous value. They will remove blockers, facilitate communication, and lead Agile ceremonies to keep cross‐functional teams aligned and improving. They will partner with stakeholders to balance priorities, manage risks, and deliver solutions that meet evolving business and technical needs.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed withour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
- Provide statuses, taskings, schedules, performance, risks, and problem resolution.
- Account for day-to-day development team activities and deliverables; Manages and executes projects using Agile methodologies, including scrum, and leverages GitLab to facilitate tracking and organization.
- Be fluent in all areas of a project's product and knowledgeable about all major initiatives, issues, and strategic goals.
- Serve as a liaison between Program Leadership and the Agile teams by relaying direction, escalating concerns, and collaborating on resolutions.
- Meet regularly with senior-level product owners and key stakeholders to ensure a consistent and productive engagement, and initiates feedback sessions.
- Foster a collaborative team environment by promoting empowerment, ensuring full engagement in tasks, and maintaining high-quality output at a sustainable pace.
- Identify and propose opportunities for operational and technical improvements, working with the technical leads and solution architects as necessary.
- Lead all aspects of Service Delivery for project(s), assuring all work products and deliverables are delivered by agreed-upon dates and at acceptable levels of quality, managing, monitoring, and reporting.
- Contribute to project Risk Management action items, including assessing, planning, and executing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Develop, cultivate, and manage client relationships.
- Prioritize, lead, and manage the tasking of Agile team(s) and the completion of assignments.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- 10+ years of project management experience.
- 5+ years of Agile SDLC project management experience, including leading development of complex applications in cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience leading agile teams using Kanban, Scrum, or similar agile methodologies.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and data-focused projects.
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools, particularly GitLab.
- Ability to track and manage agile team work, remove blockers, and support delivery.
- Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and team building.
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to understand business needs and maintain high customer trust and confidence.
- Ability to support teams in developing documentation and project artifacts.
- PMP certification.
- Additional certifications such as CompTIA, CISSP, Microsoft, or ITIL.
- Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
SALARY RANGE: $170,000 - $185,000
The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
- The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
- The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
- Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
- This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-paid training and/or certifications
- Referral bonuses
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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