Assistant Manager

Role descriptionRole : Senior Project ManagerLocation : Houstan,Texas, USA (Hybrid Working)Key Responsibilities1. Agile Ceremonies & CommunicationHost and facilitate daily stand-up meetings.Capture and document key discussion points, blockers, and decisions.Distribute daily meeting summaries to stakeholders.Participate in and contribute updates during:Weekly Plan of Action (POA) meetingsBi-Weekly IT Connect sessionsWeekly Core Team meetingsEnsure all stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and updates.2. Sprint & Progress TrackingMonitor and report sprint status, including:Total number of user storiesStatus of each storyTesting progress and execution resultsExtract and maintain reporting based on Jira queries and TestRail data.Provide visual updates (e.g., screenshots from TestRail) to support reporting transparency.3. Jira Administration & MaintenanceCreate and manage sprints aligned with Go-Live milestones.Maintain data integrity across Jira by:Updating Epic Links and Sprint assignments as neededMoving stories per team requests and reporting requirementsUpdate project structure to include newly created user stories using defined filters.Close completed sprints in both Scrum boards and structure views.Manage special cases such as MTP delay stories when required.4. TestRail AdministrationUpload and maintain test cases as requested by the team.Create and manage test milestones and test runs.Close test runs upon completion.Support reporting needs by linking TestRail runs to external tracking tools (e.g., Purple TestRuns).5. Reporting & DocumentationPrepare and maintain weekly Plan of Action (POA) updates with the latest project status.Update IT status slides, including defect tracking and test execution status.Ensure all reporting reflects accurate, real-time data aligned with project milestones.6. Financial / Reporting Support (Non-S4)Create and manage test runs for Finance Process Management (FPM) reporting needs.Ensure test runs are correctly linked for reporting purposes.Key Skills & CompetenciesStrong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)Proficiency in Jira and TestRail administrationExcellent organizational and documentation skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesAttention to detail and data accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentKey DeliverablesDaily stand-up notes and communicationUpdated sprint status reportsAccurate Jira backlog and sprint configurationsMaintained TestRail test runs and milestonesWeekly POA updates and IT reporting slidesOther detailsSalary range $74500 to $150000