Agile Project Manager

Agile Project ManagerWe are seeking an energetic and organized Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional software teams and instill strong agile practices across the organization. In this role, you will act as a servant leader—coaching teams toward self-organization, maximizing velocity, and fostering an open, trustworthy environment.You will manage short- and long-term goals defined in our roadmaps while coordinating multiple objectives across Allen Media Group subsidiaries, particularly those leveraging the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate balances team-level motivation with strict project governance, proactively raising red flags regarding budgets, timelines, and legal/security risks to executive stakeholders before they impact delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesAgile Coaching & DeliveryFacilitate core ceremonies and monitor brand processes to increase team efficiency, productivity, and velocity.Advocate for self-organization, creative problem-solving, and a non-judgmental team culture.Protect the roadmap and shield the team from external distractions to keep them focused on sprint goals.Project & Governance ManagementPartner with the Program Governance team to oversee and manage scope, timelines, quality, and deliverables.Monitor objectives, strategies, and project budgets, protecting priorities.Act as an organized multi-tasker, successfully balancing hours and resources across multiple unrelated projects.Cross-Functional CommunicationServe as a mediator and primary point of contact across multiple departments and AMG subsidiaries working within GCP.Build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.Communicate transparently with executives and stakeholders, outlining concerns ahead of time to allow for collaborative brainstorming and solutioning.Experience and QualificationsBasic QualificationsAgile Experience: 2–3 years of experience working within an Agile environment.Cloud Ecosystem: 2–3 years of experience working within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem.Project Delivery: 3–4 years of experience delivering high-profile internal and external projects (experience with an organizational move to the Cloud is a major plus).Leadership & Toolkit: Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple project teams, manage high-performing resources, and balance roadmaps. Proficient with workflow management software like Atlassian (Jira / Confluence).Culture Fit: An upbeat personality with an entrepreneurial spirit, dedicated to helping teams strive for greatness.Preferred QualificationsCertifications: Project Management (PMP) or Agile Certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP).Financial Acumen: Strong financial background, specifically with Core Business Reviews (CBR) and Purchase Order (PO) processes.Distributed Teams: Experience working in a cross-functional and/or geographically distributed (remote) organization.What Success Looks Like in this RoleHigh Team Morale & Autonomy: Teams feel safe, trusted, and empowered to self-organize and solve complex problems.Proactive Risk Mitigation: Executive leadership is never caught off guard by scope creep or budget overruns because you raise "red flags" early and offer solutions.Seamless GCP Alignment: AMG subsidiaries operating on GCP are tightly coordinated, aligned on dependencies, and communicating transparently.Allen Media Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. We are dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.