We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of an AI-powered chatbot web application. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of software initiatives by blending project management, product ownership, and business analysis. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a deep understanding of Agile frameworks and the ability to manage complex technical projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of AI chatbot projects aligned with business goals and timelines.
- Drive Agile best practices across the team, leading Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and maintain transparent communication.
- Step into the role of Product Owner when needed—define product vision, create and manage backlogs, and prioritize features based on value and customer needs.
- Analyze business needs, document functional and technical requirements, and translate them into actionable user stories.
- Facilitate effective collaboration between cross-functional teams including software developers, data scientists, and UX/UI designers.
- Identify risks, create mitigation plans, and oversee QA/testing phases to ensure high-quality releases.
- Promote a culture of feedback and continuous improvement in processes, tools, and team dynamics.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Proven ability to manage software development projects from initiation to delivery, on time and within budget.
- Understanding of AI and chatbot technologies, with a background in software development or technical project management.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with strong decision-making and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and other project management and collaboration tools.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (required).
- 8+ years in Agile project management within software development environments.
- Experience with AI, machine learning, or chatbot development is a strong plus