firstPRO, Inc · 1 week ago
Azure DevOps Administrator
Newton, MA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$45/hr - $60/hr
3+ years expfirstPRO, Inc is looking for an Azure DevOps Administrator to manage the roadmap and daily operations of project management and delivery systems. The role involves leading the use of Microsoft Azure DevOps and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective Agile delivery practices.
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Hiring Manager
William Carroll
Responsibilities
Lead use of Microsoft Azure DevOps and project management tooling ecosystem across product and engineering teams
Plan and execute a comprehensive roadmap strategy for Microsoft ADO, Microsoft Project, Jira, Planview PPM Pro, and Monday.com
Manage Supporting day-to-day project management tooling operations
Design and develop enhanced executive and delivery team dashboards and reports
Develop and deliver training to Agile delivery teams
Collaborate with Agile delivery teams to align tool with delivery methodology
Collaborate with vendor partners and internal IT partners to design and put in place effective solutions
Monitor and troubleshoot application environment to minimize business downtime
Lead and execute testing of fixes and new features
Stay up to date on the latest technologies and best practices
Understand Agile (SAFe/Scrum) delivery methodologies
Understand Scrum and Kanban board management best practices
Understand metric best practices (Velocity, Burndowns, WIP Limits, Cycle Time, Lead Time, etc.)
Lead system roadmap strategy reviews
Communicate system changes to end user population
Ensure that feedback from key business owners is fully acknowledged and incorporated into functional specifications, process flow diagrams and project plans to give business leaders the confidence that they are being heard and that their needs will be met
Serve as a communication bridge between product and developers to facilitate understanding of initial requirements, questions, and changes across these groups
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully for business and technical audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field
3 years of Experience working in Agile-based product development organizations
1 year of Microsoft Azure DevOps System Administration experience
Lead use of Microsoft Azure DevOps and project management tooling ecosystem across product and engineering teams
Plan and execute a comprehensive roadmap strategy for Microsoft ADO, Microsoft Project, Jira, Planview PPM Pro, and Monday.com
Manage Supporting day-to-day project management tooling operations
Design and develop enhanced executive and delivery team dashboards and reports
Develop and deliver training to Agile delivery teams
Collaborate with Agile delivery teams to align tool with delivery methodology
Collaborate with vendor partners and internal IT partners to design and put in place effective solutions
Monitor and troubleshoot application environment to minimize business downtime
Lead and execute testing of fixes and new features
Stay up to date on the latest technologies and best practices
Understand Agile (SAFe/Scrum) delivery methodologies
Understand Scrum and Kanban board management best practices
Understand metric best practices (Velocity, Burndowns, WIP Limits, Cycle Time, Lead Time, etc.)
Lead system roadmap strategy reviews
Communicate system changes to end user population
Ensure that feedback from key business owners is fully acknowledged and incorporated into functional specifications, process flow diagrams and project plans to give business leaders the confidence that they are being heard and that their needs will be met
Serve as a communication bridge between product and developers to facilitate understanding of initial requirements, questions, and changes across these groups
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully for business and technical audiences
Preferred
Prefer that candidate has 1 or more of these certifications, but not required: Certifications – Azure Devops Solutions Expert or other related training. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Project Management Professional (PMP) or other related certifications
Company
firstPRO, Inc
firstPRO provides talent delivery strategies that attack critical gaps surrounding today's modern workforce.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
April Nagel
CEO firstPRO, Inc.
Phil Nagel
CEO
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