Project Manager

Exquisite Software is seeking a Technical Project Manager who is self-driven and thrives working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that operates on collaboration and partnership with all business stakeholders. The successful candidate will have extensive technical expertise, demonstrate previous experience and success in large, enterprise-wide products/projects with an emphasis on software development and data warehousing projects.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors all activities for large, high risk, major technology-based projects from initiation to delivery; projects cross platforms, applications, and/or business lines
• Works with stakeholders to develop technology concepts, requirements, design alternatives, project schedules, and costs for project initiatives
• Plans and directs complex project and program schedules and budgets, monitoring and tracking
• Manage all phases, dependencies, risks, and strategy to meet project and account objectives
• Provides consistent and comprehensive status reports, project updates, and ongoing cost analyses, significant issue management and resolution
• Manages and drives multiple projects
• Delivers work effort and project artifacts that demonstrate a commitment to transparency and traceability
• Directs the activities of project staff and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project
• Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs
• Works with product owner to coordinate training plans for newly released functionality
• Works with system users to capture system deficiencies and work with product owner to manage change control
• Identify/recommend process improvements when gaps are uncovered

Requirements

• BS Degree CS or MIS or equivalent
• 5+years’ experience in Software project management roles
• PMP, Six Sigma, Agile certification strongly preferred
• Proficient in project and program management techniques, understands multiple software development methodologies, and uses current tools and techniques to monitor and measure project performance
• Listens, asks appropriate questions, and respects the viewpoints of others
• Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members; builds morale and team productivity by recognizing and praising the efforts and achievements of the team
• Works effectively across team boundaries; develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion and make sound decisions
• Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment
• Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being pro-active in keeping management informed of project related issues, changes, and risks
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven strong relationship-building and communication skills with team members and business users
• Experience in the education industry preferred

Benefits and Perks

• Health Care Options
• 401k Matching and Retirement Savings Plans
• Commission and Bonuses
• Casual dress code
• Free Snacks and Company Paid Meals
• Free Gym membership
• Monthly BBQ's and team building events.
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement, excellent continous training and education, and opportunities for growth.