About Us
We are a successful and forward-thinking company dedicated to supporting local governments through innovative enterprise software solutions. Our products cover a wide range of areas, including financial accounting, GIS, asset management, and citizen engagement. We aim to empower public leaders and foster vibrant communities, ensuring families and businesses can thrive in small-town America. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic and growing team, we'd love to hear from you!
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager/Scrum Master to join our team. The ideal candidate will excel in both Agile project management and Scrum methodologies. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple software development projects, managing everything from initial planning to execution and delivery, while continuously improving our Agile processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple software development projects from start to finish, ensuring timely, on-scope, and on-budget delivery.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Monitor and track project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations to identify successful and unsuccessful elements.
- Manage project change requests, keeping all stakeholders informed of impacts on schedule and budget.
- Facilitate daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Guide and coach the Scrum team on Agile practices and principles to enhance self-organization.
- Remove impediments and blockers to help the team achieve their goals.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting transparency and open communication.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog.
- Track sprint progress, including team velocity and burndown charts.
- Advocate for Agile methodologies and contribute to the overall Agile transformation.
- Ensure effective communication with external stakeholders, aligning their understanding of the team's work.
- Promote continuous improvement and help the team implement process enhancements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework.
- Experience leading Kanban teams is a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Confluence).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in software development or IT-related projects.
- Experience with remote or distributed teams.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
Success Metrics
- Successfully deliver software development projects on time, within scope, and within budget over a 12-month period.
- Achieve improvement in team velocity and sprint completion rates within the first six months.
- Maintain high stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Work Location and Arrangement
We offer a hybrid work environment, with a preference for candidates local to the Omaha, Nebraska area. However, highly qualified candidates from other locations who can work remotely will also be considered.
- For Omaha-Based Candidates: A hybrid work model with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- For Remote Candidates: Full support for remote work from any US location.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type: Full-Time