Agile Project Manager (282)

ABOUT THE COMPANY  

Amplify Consulting Partners is a data-first consulting company trusted by Fortune 500 businesses to deliver high-impact professional services across the technology ecosystem—from data engineering and visual analytics to data-driven marketing and program management. 

We build and empower high-performing people by promoting growth and connection across our company culture. We don't just hang core values on the wall, we make every decision with them in mind—developing trusted, long-term relationships on a foundation of transparency and accountability. 

DEI STATEMENT 

We hold ourselves accountable for creating an authentic workplace where every person feels heard and experiences a sense of belonging. 

We believe that organizations can be an instrument for positive human impact when they champion a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We do this at Amplify by enacting programs and policies that promote DEI—and with humility, if we miss the mark, we rigorously amend our practices to better achieve our targeted outcomes.  

Simply put, we turn our words into action. 

About this team

The Agile Project Manager will play a key role on our Mobile App Technology team. This position will work extensively with business units, project stakeholders, and cross-functional technology team members (both internal and external vendors) to define, implement, sustain and leverage our data ecosystem across our programs.   

We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual who is excited about delivering exciting capabilities, leveraging the best-in-class industry proven solutions. This individual must have a track record of working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment and should take pride in evolving the entire organization to create the future technology platform for growth. This person should have experience in retail and a background in project management on app technology stacks.

A day in the life

• Plan, manage, and monitor large projects with complex scope, multiple workstreams and interdependencies. 
• Drive work to completion and effectively manage and report on scope, risks and issues and timelines 
• Develop relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and cross functional teams to ensure solutions meet timeline and business objectives.  
• Ensure all project / program tasks are clearly understood, assigned and tracked. 
• Own and track capacity planning and velocity for the team, responsible for successfully delivering all committed deliverables within the sprint 
• Own all agile ceremonies and artifacts belonging to the PM role based on RACI established and aligned with product management team 
• Report on progress for quarterly committed initiatives 
• Partner with BA and product managers to ensure requirements are complete for delivery team to do their work 
• Drive conversations amongst engineering teams to ease conflict resolution or lift dependencies and blockers 

• The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in IT, Project/Program Management, Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent 
• At least 5+ years’ experience in a project management role in app-specific projects
• Technical in depth knowledge and proven record on delivering complex projects  
• Experience working in a project/product matrixed organization with a proven ability to meet deadlines and operating under tight time constraints with a strong sense of urgency 
• PMP/SM certification considered an asset. 
• Proficient with Confluence and JIRA, managing scrum boards, creating and navigating technical tickets and documentation 
• Demonstrated ability to build constructive business and IT relationships and gain the trust of others in a cross-functional environment. 
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, negotiation and presentation.  Must be able to communicate technical and project management concepts in business-oriented terms. 
• Experience leading agile teams and Agile sprint ceremonies is desired. 

Must haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life. 
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.  
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.  
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.  
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.  
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.  

SALARY AND BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS 

At Amplify we take a holistic approach to total rewards in order to invest in the satisfaction and success of our employees both now and in the future. We consider the whole person and want to support our employees in living full lives both personally and professionally. The following is an overview of what you’ll get as a member of our team. 

We are committed to equitable and fair pay practices. For this role, the base salary pay range is $70,000 - $120,000. We consider a variety of factors when making compensation decisions and generally do not hire employees at the highest point of the pay range. We share this to ensure transparency, expectation-setting and education for candidates considering opportunities with us.

• 100% remote work option 
• Flexible time off (time to recharge when you need it!) 
• 11 observed holidays 
• Medical/dental/vision – employee is covered at 100%, dependents are subsidized 
• Parental leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance options 
• 401k program and Amplify matching up to 3% 
• ‘Amplify You’ program – $1,000 annually for your own development or investment in well-being after one year 
• Student loan payback program 
• Mentorship and training opportunities 
• Business and employee referral bonus opportunities 

OUR HIRING PRACTICES 

At Amplify, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes all employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe it enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving clients throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Amplify is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at HR@amplifycp.com.