Project Manager/Scrum Master, Data Science
Phoenix, AZ
Accolite – Technology /
Contract /
On-site
Bounteous x Accolite makes the future faster for the world's most ambitious brands. Our services span Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing. We are guided by Co-Innovation, our proven methodology of collaborative partnership.
Bounteous x Accolite brings together 5000+ employees spanning North America, APAC, and EMEA, and partnerships with leading technology providers. Through advanced digital engineering, technology solutions, and data-driven digital experiences, we create exceptional and efficient business impact and help our clients win.
This is on-site (4 days/week) role based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Only local Phoenix/Scottsdale-based candidates will be considered.
Role and Responsibilities
- Independently plans, directs and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished within the specified time frame and funding parameters
- Directs large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents
- Quickly builds collaborative relationships with project stakeholders and project team members
- Directly manages all aspects of the project lifecycle and works with department leadership in a matrix environment
- Ensures project results are clearly articulated within scope and delivered business benefits are of the highest caliber
- Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved and time, cost and quality parameters are met
- Performs resource capacity analysis and resource plan management in partnership with department leadership
- Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
- Serves as subject matter expert in briefing stakeholders in aspects of project progress related to work completion, scope, cost and quality
- Prepares and manages all project-related management plans in support of obtaining business benefits.
- Ensures flexibility in their use of project management methodology based on the project requirements (Agile, Waterfall, or a hybrid)
- Validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
- Makes good decisions in ambiguous situations and provides stakeholders with recommendations and contingency plans
- Represents the project in various project governance and inter-department forums
- Publishes scheduled project status reports
- Facilitates the procurement and sourcing process by defining deliverables, managing procurement team tasks, and ensuring negotiation activities are tracked and documented
- Mentors and coaches team members and/or other project managers
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Project Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
- PMP Certification, Prince2, or equivalent Project Management certification required
- 10+ consecutive years of project management experience to include package implementation and support of complex business and technology projects, with a primary focus on Data Science projects
- 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
- Consulting project management experience strongly preferred
- Direct people management experience is preferred
- Knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management Methodologies (PMI, Prince 2, etc) and SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban, etc).
- Retail/Business background
- Proven ability to inspire teamwork, earn trust, facilitate collaboration and remove barriers to ensure project delivery
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Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria of a job posting. If you have passion and intelligence, and possess a technical knack (even if you’re missing some of the above), we encourage you to apply.
Bounteous x Accolite is focused on promoting an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the different viewpoints and experiences our diverse group of team members bring to Bounteous x Accolite. Bounteous x Accolite does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
In addition, you have the opportunity to participate in several Team Member Networks, sometimes referred to as employee resource groups (ERGs), that host space with individuals with shared identities, interests, and passions. Our Team Member Networks celebrate communities of color, life as a working parent or caregiver, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, wellbeing, and more. Regardless of your respective identity, there are various avenues we involve team members in the Bounteous x Accolite community.
Bounteous x Accolite is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas.
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