*who you’ll work with*
slalom mexico is seeking a talented, experienced principal-level solution owner to work as the software delivery expert for slalom-built solutions. Working independently, the individual is capable of leading by role or influence, as well as fulfilling or supporting many different roles on an iterative software development team including project manager, scrum master, quality analyst, business analyst, or functional analyst. The primary responsibilities of this role include working with stakeholders to understand their business requirements, building and managing the product backlog, and successfully leading agile projects through their respective lifecycles.
*what you’ll do*
- define and work within an agile project governance framework (e.g. establish team cadence, run scrum ceremonies, facilitate backlog refinement sessions, etc.)
- lead the agile software delivery team, manage issues and mitigate risks.
- work with the product owner to define the product by identifying requirements and thinking critically about what will make it successful; write user stories that effectively communicate the product owner’s requirements and that are easily consumed by software development teams.
- work with the engineering team, in particular the solution architect, to define and validate the technical approach, strategy and deliverables for the project.
- attend and lead meetings; provide project status reporting to management; assist with testing scenarios, and validate results.
- prepare and deliver client presentations and work products/prototypes.
- perform technical analysis to determine present and future business performance.
*what you’ll bring*
- must live within commuting distance of guadalajara office.
- 6+ years of consulting experience in agile software development as a project, product or program manager.
- experience in all phases of product, software, and testing lifecycles.
- ability to serve as a liaison between both business and technical teams to drive effective, timely solutions that fulfill both strategic and operational needs.
- skilled at defining and documenting business and functional requirements for ongoing system enhancement initiatives in iterative software development environments.
- strong investigative, analytical and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- strong knowledge in software delivery: agile, scrum, kanban, safe, xp and lean methodologies.
- ability to proactively identify risks, and drive action to mitigate and resolve issues.
- strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a vast array of information.
- experience leading all agile ceremonies including: sprint planning, review, demo, and stand-up sessions.
*about us*
slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.