Operations & Project Management

Agile Project Manager Contractor: 6-9 years (Advanced)

Kaygen IncNew York, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful agile projects within a reputable company, leveraging your expertise in advanced technologies like AI and machine learning. You'll thrive here if you possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills, enjoy navigating dynamic environments, and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge initiatives. Apply now to develop your skills and advance your career in this stimulating position with competitive hourly compensation.

Quick Overview

Salary

$40 - $50/hr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

New York, NY, United States

Posted

1 week ago

AgileStakeholder Management

Job Description

Title: Agile Project Manager
Duration: 12/31/26, potential extension
Location: Hybrid in NYC 3 days a week
Responsibilities:

As an Agile Project Manager Contractor, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of agile projects.
Facilitate agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Track and manage project progress, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to agile methodologies and best practices.

Requirements:

Approximately 6+ years of project management, program delivery, or related experience
Strong experience managing complex technology programs with multiple cross-functional stakeholders
Experience delivering AI, GenAI, machine learning, data, automation, or advanced analytics initiatives strongly preferred
Familiarity with AI delivery considerations such as model development, data dependencies, integrations, testing, governance, deployment, and production readiness
Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear delivery updates, risks, and decisions
Experience working with Agile and other technology delivery methodologies and tools

Rate: $40 - 50