We are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to join our team in Urbandale, Iowa. This role involves managing complex projects within a dynamic environment, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams. As part of a long-term contract position, the successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting business operations and driving strategic initiatives, particularly within financial services or wealth management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies, using Microsoft Project and other tools.<br>• Facilitate meetings, document notes, track action items, identify risks, and manage decisions to ensure successful project execution.<br>• Collaborate with vendors, particularly those offering Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, to align deliverables with organizational goals.<br>• Provide regular status updates and executive-level reports, supporting business leaders in managing workstreams effectively.<br>• Utilize tools like Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Egnyte for documentation and communication purposes.<br>• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations to achieve project objectives.<br>• Adapt to a structured program framework while remaining flexible to evolving business needs and priorities.<br>• Leverage financial services or wealth management knowledge to enhance project alignment and execution.<br>• Respond promptly to shifting priorities and maintain a high level of accuracy and professionalism.<br>• Foster collaborative relationships within the team and embrace constructive feedback to improve processes.
We are looking for a skilled Scrum Master to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will act as a coach and facilitator for IT development teams, championing Agile principles and ensuring efficient collaboration across stakeholders. Your expertise will help drive the delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, to ensure effective team collaboration.<br>• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlogs, enabling the delivery of valuable outcomes.<br>• Guide teams in estimating tasks, forecasting timelines, and monitoring progress to achieve project goals.<br>• Identify and address risks, dependencies, and challenges to maintain project momentum.<br>• Advocate for Agile methodologies, tools, and standards to enhance team performance and organizational adaptability.<br>• Utilize metrics and feedback to support continuous improvement and optimize team output.<br>• Encourage empowerment, accountability, and a sustainable pace within development teams.<br>• Build strong relationships with IT leaders and business stakeholders to ensure project transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
