Company cannot provide sponsorship for this positionThis is a full time employee position, not contract or consultPlease, no agenciesSenior Project Manager (hybrid-Minnesota)We are looking for an experienced and dedicated senior project manager who has a technical background, proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and solve problems, and a track-record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.
Essential Responsibilities:- Manage expectations and scope of work with both the development team and stakeholders
- Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact and work with implementation teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources.
- Facilitate Release Planning readiness by preparing development backlogs that drive the Release.
- Establish and communicate release cadences.
- Facilitate project team discussions; asks appropriate questions; identifies gaps in the project plan; identifies assumptions; manages risk; negotiates disagreements; finds creative solutions.
- Understand dependencies of other projects within Information Technology
- Manage quality into the software development lifecycle through adopted methodology
Qualifications:- 4+ years Project Management background
- Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies and tools
- Strong facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills; ability to successfully direct the work of others
- Exposure to teams that do software development and/or data development
- Familiarity with change management/release management
- Experience using JIRA or similar project management tools
- Managing the JIRA board and assist with sprint planning
- Familiarity with Google Suite
- Understanding of the workflow of a technical organization
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field OR equivalent experience
- Local candidate to Minnesota preferred for hybrid work schedule
- PMP is helpful
Essential Requirements:- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Atlassian, Google suite, Lucid Charts, and applicable data analytics tools
- Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse workgroups
- Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload
- Set and meet deadlines and manage multiple job functions simultaneously
DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this positionwww.datarecognitioncorp.comDRC offers a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to make choices that best meet their current and future needs. We offer many benefits, including medical, wellness, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. DRC also offers a generous paid time off policy and community service leave.
The salary range is a guideline. Compensation will be based on skills, knowledge, and experience.
