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Sr. Project Manager

Forcepoint

Forcepoint

Operations
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Years of experience- 10 Years

Key Responsibilities:

Manage multiple Agile projects from initiation to closure, using Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality software products.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Ensure that project deliverables are completed on time with stated quality goals and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
Identify and manage project risks and issues and escalate as necessary.

Produce reports on project status, risks, issues and resource utilization for executive and stakeholders.

Foster strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels of the organization to ensure clear communication, alignment of expectations, and effective collaboration.

Manage the organization's project portfolio, ensuring projects are aligned with strategic goals and delivered as per product roadmap and customer commitment
Manage project documentation, including user stories, product backlogs, sprint plans, and release plans.
Coach and mentor Agile team members on Agile best practices and principles.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration).

Over 10 yrs of experience with at least 3 years of progressive experience in project management managing complex projects and leading project teams.

Proven track record of successfully managing Agile software development projects.
Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira or similar.
Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent is a plus.

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.