Deepspatial - Junior Project/Scrum Manager

Job Title : Junior Project/Scrum Manager Trainee

Experience Required : 2-5 years (preferably in IT/software development or related field)

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Role :

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project/Scrum Manager Trainee with 2-5 years of professional experience to support project planning, execution, and agile delivery. The role is designed to provide hands-on training in project management and scrum practices, preparing the candidate for future leadership responsibilities in managing end-to-end projects.

Key Responsibilities :

- Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project activities in alignment with business goals.

- Support Scrum ceremonies such as weekly stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

- Create sprint reports and Monthly Progress Reports of each project.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, QA, UI/UX, product owners) to ensure smooth delivery of project deliverables.

- Track project progress, identify risks, and escalate issues when necessary.

- Maintain and update project documentation, reports, and dashboards (e.g., Jira/Confluence).

- Leverage expertise in JIRA to maintain project workflows, monitor KPIs, and support Agile ceremonies.

- Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

- Learn and apply project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum/Waterfall) under the mentorship of senior managers.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

- 2-5 years of professional work experience (preferably in IT, software development, or project coordination roles).

- Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, or similar).

- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

- Strong ability to work independently with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have) :

- Certification in Agile/Scrum (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).

- Exposure to client interactions or stakeholder management.

- Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

- Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.