Idriss Gueye.

Senior Project Manager Scrum Master @The New York Times

Washington, DC, US

Facilitate the adoption of Agile methodologies across various teams to ensure a smooth transition from traditional project management approaches.• Organize and lead daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and retrospective meetings to maintain momentum and continuous improvement.• Collaborate with product owners to define and prioritize product backlogs, aligning project goals with the strategic objectives of The New York Times.• Manage the delivery of multiple digital media projects, ensuring completion on time, within scope, and budget.• Act as a Scrum Master, coaching teams in Agile practices and principles, and foster a collaborative and adaptive team environment.• Identify and remove impediments to team progress, enabling smoother and more efficient project execution.• Track and report project performance using Agile metrics like velocity and sprint burn-down charts, providing transparency and insights to stakeholders.• Coordinate with cross-departmental teams, including editorial, marketing, and technology departments, to ensure alignment and integration of project efforts.

Oklahoma Christian University

Master of Business Administration - MBA