Avalon Resources

What is an Avalon Resource?

The web project manager is the leader of a team of individuals with creative and technical skills that creates various projects for the our clients. As project manager, your job is to help manage the entire life of the project, from conception to live online delivery. Each day, you will review the tasks and goals that need to be completed with your team. You will work with the company’s customers in order to deliver the web product that they envision. You will also work with the leaders of the company to create new and innovative web solutions for upcoming projects or situations.

Web Project Manager Job Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Follow the scope of an online project that goes from the proposal stage, to the technical work up, and finally to the delivery of the web product.
  • Participate in the initial conception stage along with a client in order to better meet the needs of the customer and to translate those expectations to employees.
  • Design solutions for customer problems related to online commerce, corporate identity or other website presence issues.
  • Lead the design process of a website by working with a team of graphic designers, writers and web developers.
  • Work to find and solve any problems with the function of a web project by implementing testing processes and working with technical staff in order to address any issues.
  • Supervise a team of web professionals by developing effective training procedures, appropriate task assignments, positive customer experiences and top quality control processes.
  • Aim to meet all project goals within the specified budget of the client and the organization; adjust practices to reflect cost saving measures.
  • Generate periodic project status reports to be presented to company stakeholders; detail data, tasks and processes.
  • Develop additional skills, certifications and other banks of knowledge in the Internet industry by attending professional conferences, leading seminars with colleagues and keeping all relative qualifications and certificates up to date.
  • Take on new and unproven tasks in order to develop new business ideas and opportunities that help lead the company to future success.

Web Project Manager Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 2 years of experience managing projects in a creative setting
  • Experience in communicating with clients in various ways
  • Knowledge about the development and design of online sites
  • Ability to manage many different jobs and meet deadlines consistently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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  • OVERVIEW

The Agile Project Manager plays a crucial role in facilitating and supporting Agile methodologies within a project team. Their responsibilities revolve around enabling the team to deliver value iteratively and collaboratively while maintaining a focus on customer needs and adapting to change. Key responsibilities of the Agile Project Manager are:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Team Facilitation: The Agile Project Manager facilitates the Agile team’s activities and processes, ensuring that Agile ceremonies (such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives) are organized and productive.
  • Product Backlog Management: Collaborate with the product owner to maintain and prioritize the product backlog. Help refine user stories and ensure they are well-defined and actionable for the development team.
  • Sprint Planning: Assist in sprint planning by helping the team select and commit to a set of user stories and tasks for the upcoming sprint. Ensure that the team understands the sprint goal and commitments.
  • Daily Stand-Ups: Facilitate daily stand-up meetings where team members share progress, discuss impediments, and plan their work for the day. Remove any impediments or roadblocks that the team cannot resolve independently.
  • Sprint Reviews: Organize and facilitate sprint review meetings where the team showcases the completed work to stakeholders and collects feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Retrospectives: Lead sprint retrospectives to help the team reflect on their processes, identify areas for improvement, and define actionable steps for implementing those improvements.
  • Resource Allocation: Manage resources and team capacity, ensuring that the team is not overcommitted and can meet their sprint goals.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks, working with the team to mitigate potential issues and minimize disruptions.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, impediments, and any changes to scope or priorities.
  • Adaptation to Change: Embrace change and guide the team in responding to changing requirements or priorities. Help the team adjust their plans and backlog as needed.
  • Metrics and Reporting: Collect and analyze Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) to track progress and predict future performance. Use data to make informed decisions and improvements.
  • Servant Leadership: Adopt a servant leadership style, focusing on supporting the team’s needs and removing obstacles to their success. Enable the team to self-organize and make decisions.
  • Training and Development: Provide coaching and training to team members and stakeholders to foster a deeper understanding of Agile principles and practices.
  • Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team and organization. Encourage experimentation and adaptation to enhance processes and outcomes.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain project documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and project artifacts. Generate reports as needed to keep stakeholders informed.
  • Budget and Resource Management: Manage project budgets and allocate resources effectively, ensuring that the team has what it needs to deliver value.
  • Alignment with Organizational Goals: Ensure that Agile practices align with the broader organizational goals and objectives.
  • Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts and issues within the team and facilitate resolution through open communication and collaboration.
  • Product Owner Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the product owner to ensure a clear vision, well-defined requirements, and effective backlog management.
  • Compliance: Ensure that the team follows organizational policies, quality standards, and compliance requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Proven experience as an Agile Project manager.
  • Record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
  • Solid knowledge of project management tools and software.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. While maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Transparency.
  • Desire for continuous improvement.
  • Successful in Time management.

EDUCATION

Education:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Project Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Certifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Scrum Alliance
  • Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) – Project Management Institute (PMI)

Experience:

  • Led cross-functional Agile teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) to improve team collaboration, efficiency, and delivery predictability.
  • Facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to promote transparency, inspection, and adaptation within the team.
  • Managed project scope, schedule, budget, and resources effectively, utilizing tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
  • Acted as a servant leader, coaching and mentoring team members to foster continuous improvement and self-organization.
  • Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize and groom the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
  • Proactively identified and mitigated risks, resolving impediments, and escalating issues as needed to ensure project success.
  • Conducted regular status reporting and stakeholder communication to provide visibility into project progress and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Implemented metrics and KPIs to track team performance, project health, and delivery metrics, using data-driven insights to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Previous Roles:

  • Senior Agile Project Manager
  • Agile Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Software Engineer

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