Job Description

Optomi, in partnership with a leading entertainment technology organization, is seeking a Project Manager to support software development initiatives within the Production and Live Operations team. This hybrid role centers on leading Agile teams, managing application development efforts, and ensuring the successful delivery of products that support both internal and external end users.

What the right candidate will enjoy!

• Leading software development teams building applications used across large user groups.
• Working closely with developers, product partners, QA, and technical leadership.
• Running Agile ceremonies and helping teams improve delivery practices.
• Being part of a collaborative environment that values communication and transparency.
• Using Jira and Confluence daily to maintain visibility, track progress, and guide team decisions.

Nice to have:

• CSM or CSP certification with strong understanding of Scrum.
• Experience coaching development teams on Agile best practices.
• Familiarity with Jira metrics such as burndown charts, velocity, epics, and version reporting.
• Background supporting or delivering applications for internal or external end users.
• Experience managing multiple initiatives across several small development teams.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Lead Agile teams daily using Scrum principles to drive successful software delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, communication plans, risks, dependencies, and timelines.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle across multiple application teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives.
• Identify project dependencies and manage critical paths to keep work on track.
• Track slippages or blockers and provide actionable mitigation strategies.
• Use Jira dashboards, burndown charts, epic reports, and additional metrics to assess team performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Support teams in self-organization, Agile efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure applications progress successfully through the UAT cycle and meet user needs.

Experience of the right candidate:

• 3–5 years of experience managing software development projects end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum and the full SDLC.
• Hands-on Jira and Confluence experience supporting Agile teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical groups.
• Experience supporting applications used by internal or external end users.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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