Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager who is passionate about joining a team dedicated to making a difference in the life of learners and educators. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with software engineers and cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Manager as well as other functional leads on business and functional requirements and development priorities
- Create, maintain, and communicate project status and schedule from initiation to release
- Track cross-team dependencies and communicate risk appropriately
- Drive project and development teams to scope and estimate product requirements within the SAFe model
- Work with Development and QA teams to create project plans
- Establish how results will be measured; complete post-project evaluations to assess results
- Work with Product Manager to maintain and document high-level project scope, goals, and deliverables
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, potential impediments, and milestones
- Along with the Product Manager, is ultimately accountable for project results, and delivery of high-quality products
- Serve as scrum master with a goal of maintaining focus on key issues
- Lead and motivate team members on a proactive basis
- Solve resource conflicts as they arise with all stakeholders
- Work with external consultants and contractors as needed
- Collaborate with other Project Managers to align project best practices when appropriate
- Create a collaborative and high-performing SAFe environment that promotes efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement
Job Requirements
- Proven working experience managing software or web projects, preferably in the educational technology market
- A minimum of 5+ years experience managing cross-functional technical project teams
- Experience managing software and/or web-based projects throughout the development lifecycle and an aptitude for understanding technical concepts
- Familiarity and experience with project management tools and best practices - including Scrum/Agile Methodologies
- Experience using issue tracking tools (especially JIRA) to manage and schedule development tasks
- Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. Ability to work collaboratively with peers and executives across functions, facilitation experience
- Deep understanding and relevant experience with API functionality
- A proven record leading software project teams
- Excellent relationship building and negotiating skills. Highly developed listening skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and solid technical background with understanding of software development and web technologies
- A bachelor of arts or sciences degree required, or equivalent experience. A computer science degree is preferred. A graduate degree is also preferred.
To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.