Junior Product Manager at Value8 Group

Job Description

• You will utilize your communication and organizational skills to facilitate daily team interactions, track project progress, and ensure clear communication between all stakeholders
• You will facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and help remove obstacles that might impede the team's progress
• You will assist in project planning and execution by:
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Breaking down requirements into manageable tasks for the development team
• Tracking project progress and providing regular status updates
• Managing project documentation and ensuring it's up-to-date
• Identifying and escalating potential risks or blockers
• You will help implement and maintain project management processes including:
• Sprint planning and backlog grooming
• Risk and issue tracking
• Change management processes
• You will support continuous improvement by:
• Facilitating team retrospectives
• Gathering feedback on processes and tools
• Implementing approved process improvements
• Maintaining project management best practices

Skills

• In-depth understanding of the industry
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proven experience in a Project management role or related field
• Success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle.
• You are an excellent communicator who can facilitate meetings, write clear documentation, and maintain effective stakeholder communication
• You are proactive in identifying and resolving issues, with good problem-solving skills

Qualifications

One or more of the following certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
• At least 2 years of experience in project management or similar role within software development teams
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Clear understanding of software development lifecycle
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment