Senior Agile Project Manager

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

In this role of Senior Agile Project Manager, vital to the ongoing guidance, management, and delivery of NB projects as contributing to the overall growth of our business. In this role, you will bring your skill set of project management and agile execution to these initiatives. In this role you will work on projects to execute a best fit methodology (agile ways of working through more traditional) while supporting the designated global NB strategy, best practices, and long-range goals. Working in cooperation with the vendor and various other program roles, you will manage the overall project efforts to ensure the successful delivery of critical initiatives.

Major Accountabilities

• As needed, provide overall project management to projects / workstreams identified, and to do so, with infusing agile mindset/culture with the understanding we are looking to promote agility and flex the traditional model where possible. Execute to the standard NB IT PMO model.
• As needed, provide Scrum Master / coaching duties for facilitating our NB IT best in class agile practices / agile ways of working; execute to the standard NB IT PMO model
• Scheduling and facilitating necessary meetings and related action items
• Pursuing iterative process improvements and collaborative conversations
• Promoting consistent estimating practices for predictability and planning
• Working with outside vendors (if applicable) and internal New Balance teams to plan and manage the project activities, provide governance and oversight, provide status and other inputs to Business and IT stakeholders / Leadership
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues (and related mitigation plans); escalate in a clear and timely manner as appropriate
• Provide RAG state and status updates / slide decks for reviews and updates to the business / IT stakeholders
• Track project budget and Invoice spends, as needed
• Collaborate, participate, and contribute to collaborative NB IT PM/Agile center of excellence
  
  

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• B.S. with 7+ years’ experience in a relevant technical field, including 3 + years’ experience as an Agile Project Manager (APM) in IT or similar field
• Understanding of agile culture, principles and scrum/kanban methodology; Scrum Master certification preferred
• Understanding of/hands-on experience with software development life cycle
• Exposure to one or more relevant domain areas such as product, merchandising, retail, marketing, manufacturing, or supply chain preferred
• Demonstrated influence without authority, Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and Willing to take a hands-on approach and help the team to drive success
  
  

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.