Associate Technical Program Analyst

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago
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Company DescriptionVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team as an Agile Project Manager, where you'll lead passionate Agile teams through end-to-end Scrum ceremonies, drive project excellence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to bring innovative ideas to life. With your strong organizational skills, technical proficiency, and a knack for turning challenges into opportunities, you'll foster a culture of continuous improvement and high morale. If you are a self-starter who knows whom to approach, what is needed, and where to go—in essence, a true go-getter—then join us and help us achieve extraordinary outcomes!Responsibilities:Agile Leadership: Guide Agile teams and lead end-to-end Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, dependency and risk management, release management) for at least 2 Scrum teams.Project Planning & Execution: Develop and implement project plans that align with business objectives.Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with product owners, developers, and other stakeholder to define project goals and backlog.Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate project risks and roadblocks to ensure smooth delivery.Process Improvement: Continuously improve Agile and Scrum practices to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes.Performance Tracking: Use tools like Jira, Jira Align, PowerBI, or other platforms to track and report project progress on delivery and quality.Team Collaboration & Coaching: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, mentor teams on Agile practices, and encourage open communication.Lead and Contribute: Can lead individual projects while also supporting projects within a larger program frameworks.Resource Allocation and Management: Manage team capacity, workload, and project budgets to maximize efficiency.Skills Required:Project Management Experience: Proven experience leading projects, preferably in tech, payment, or financial services. PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications are a plus.Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to keep all stakeholders aligned and informed.Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with tools like Jira, Jira Align, PowerBI, Microsoft Suite, and experience in software development and its lifecycle. Strong knowledge needed in Jira JQL and dashboard. Preferred would also include Microsoft Project.Problem-Solving Ability: Skill in turning challenges into opportunities with creative solutions.Natural Curiosity: Exhibit a natural curiosity around new technology and innovations and a desire to learn new things. Seek understanding and solutions independently. Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment while demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.Interpersonal: Build and maintain positive relationships with project stakeholders and team members. Interpersonal skills include teamwork, collaboration, empathy, and emotional intelligence.Reporting Metrics: Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test, and deployment/release management activities.Leadership and self-starter: Natural ability to inspire and motivate teams, maintaining high morale. The person must be self-driven, accountable, and go-getter. The person should be able to start without much guidance or oversight.This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.QualificationsBasic Qualification

Bachelor's degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualification

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Concentration in Business, Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
PMP, CSM, PSM or CSP certification is preferred.
Knowledge of SDLC and Agile/Lean Methodologies.
Minimum 2-3 years project management experience

Additional InformationVisa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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