Project Manager

Who We're Looking For - Project Manager

We are seeking an outgoing and organized individual to fill the role of Project Manager as an integral member of the project management office. 

You will lead projects focused on company initiatives and support development teams through agile methodologies in collaboration with stakeholders and product leaders. This position will require agility, quick task-switching, and the ability to distill complex and technical communication into a clear and palatable version for non-technical stakeholders. 

We're seeking a proactive individual who thrives in an autonomous environment and takes ownership of their work. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who fosters a strong team culture, holds individuals accountable, builds robust communication networks across the team, and can adapt to changing priorities.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with project sponsors and product managers to establish and define clear deliverables, project goals, and the necessary resources and timelines for specific projects or initiatives
• Creating, organizing, and maintaining the project spaces, to include team ticketing portal and ensure accurate traffic control
• Lead and/or facilitate sprint planning, backlog prioritization, team stand-ups and additional meetings with development teams and key stakeholders
• Ensure scope is met and quality/approval processes are followed
• Communicate project status, updates, and risks to key stakeholders and participants and aid in removal of roadblocks.
• Maintain relationships with key partners, advocate for and on behalf of the development team
• Foster a sense of community within development teams and across cross-functional groups
• Function as team cheerleader and celebrate successes
• Work closely with the project management team to provide insight, feedback and improve overall processes

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of technology-focused project management, scrum master, or related experience
• Working knowledge of agile practices and scrum concepts, rituals, etc
• Experience with project management software and wiki-style tools
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and experience working with technical resources
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and proven track record to successfully collaborate with a diverse group; developers, product owners, and subject matter specialists
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and leadership teams
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles
• Adept at making sense out of complex information and are not afraid to ask clarifying questions to ensure all parties stay aligned
• Ability to work in a collaborative group and value an environment of diversity and inclusion
• Believe in assuming positive intent and the importance of making team members feel heard and valued
• Able to motivate and achieve results without direct reporting relationships
• Relevant certification (e.g PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM, etc.) preferred but not required

Perks That Set Us Apart

• Healthcare:
  We offer low-cost, competitive health coverage (domestic partners included) with employer-paid counseling services.
• Invest in the Future:
  Enjoy 401(k) matching after just two months of employment, with employer matching starting at ~3%.
• Lifestyle Spending Stipends:
  Access an employer-paid spending