Job Description

About the Role

The position blends Project Manager and Scrum Master responsibilities within a Kanban delivery model, focusing on flow, adaptability, and continuous improvement rather than rigid process.You’lluse yourexpertisein leadership, planning, communication, and agile practices to help teams move efficiently and continuously improve

You’llpartner with a collaborative,outcome‑driventeam to lead work of varying complexity, adapt as scope and business priorities evolve, and build strong,trust‑basedrelationships with stakeholders. This is an ideal opportunity for a Project Manager who thrives in ambiguity, values influence overauthority andis motivated by delivering meaningful business impact.

This IT Project Manager role supports our Marketing & Communications and Risk Management teams and is based in our Milwaukee office with a hybrid work environment.

The ImpactYou’llMake

Team Leadership and Mentorship

• Lead and mentor team members by fostering collaboration, accountability, and ownership of work

• Influence without authority, earning trust and credibility with peers and partners

• Apply strong knowledge of agile team dynamics and ceremonies within a Kanban environment

• Promote continuous improvement, learning, and team maturity

Work Intake, Planning, and Organizing

• Manageday‑to‑dayKanban operations, including board hygiene, WIP limits, and dailystand‑ups

• Partner with Business Analysts and stakeholders to understand backlogs and translate priorities into realistic delivery plans

• Lead project efforts with varying levels of complexity and ambiguity, adjusting approach as outcomes evolve

• Identifyand resolve bottlenecks, dependencies, technical roadblocks, and process inefficiencies

• Track and communicate progress using visual metrics and lightweight reporting

• Simplify andoptimizeintake, triage, analysis, and planning processes for business requests, internal improvements, and routine maintenance

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for Marketing & Communications and Risk Management partners

• Communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment and transparency

• Facilitate meetings with clear agendas, decisions, and outcomes

• Partner with stakeholders to deliver solutions in a way that drives value and satisfaction

Navigating Complexity

• Navigate organizational dynamics to escalate issues, drive decisions, and achieve results

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to support successful delivery

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships across business and technology teams

• Leveragecross‑teampartnerships to resolve dependencies and remove obstacles

• Demonstrate organizational awareness by connecting insights, people, and resources to move work forward

Professional Knowledge and Growth

• Participatein the Project Manager Community of Practice (PMCoP)

• Develop domain knowledge relevant to aligned delivery teams

• Pursueongoing professional development and share learnings with peers

WhatYou’llBring to Baird

• Five or more years of IT experience, including at least three years in a Project Manager or similar delivery rolePrior financial services industry experience a plus

• Strong understanding of project management and agile principles, withhands‑onexperience in Kanban environments

• Experience organizing and analyzing work using Azure DevOps Boards (preferred)

• Proven ability to lead through influence, collaboration, andstrong communicationskills

• Excellent organizational, time management, andproblem‑solvingcapabilities

• Passion for systems thinking, team dynamics, and continuous improvement

• Confidence balanced with humility and adaptability

• PMP, CSM, or PMI‑ACP certification a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred

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