Technical Project Manager

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

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  Collaborate with Product Manager on business and functional requirements and development priorities
  


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  Create, maintain, and communicate project status and schedule from initiation to release
  


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  Lead project and development teams to scope and estimate product requirements within the SAFe model
  


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  Work with Development and QA teams to create project plans
  


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  Determine how results will be measured; complete post-project evaluations to assess results
  


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  Work with Product Manager to maintain and document high-level project scope, goals, and deliverables
  


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  Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and milestones
  


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  Along with the Product Manager, is ultimately accountable for project results, and delivery of high-quality products
  


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  Serve as scrum master with a goal of maintaining focus on key issues
  


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  Lead and motivate team members on a proactive basis
  


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  Act as mediator between team members and with external stakeholders when resource conflicts arise
  


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  Work with external consultants and contractors as needed
  


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  Collaborate with other Project Managers to align project with best practices when appropriate
  


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  Create a collaborative and high-performing SAFe environment that promotes efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement
  

Job Requirements:

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  Proven working experience managing experience managing software or web projects, preferably in the educational technology market
  


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  A minimum of 5+ years experience managing cross-functional technical project teams
  


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  A Bachelor of arts or sciences degree required, or equivalent experience. A computer science degree is preferred. A graduate degree is also preferred
  


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  Experience managing software and/or web-based projects throughout the development lifecycle and an aptitude for understanding technical concepts
  


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  Familiarity and experience with project management tools and best practices - including Scrum/Agile Methodologies
  


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  Experience using issue tracking tools (especially JIRA) to manage and schedule development tasks
  


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  Experience with industry integrations and authentication protocols (especially Oneroster, Clever, Classlink, OAuth, SAML)
  


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  Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. Ability to work collaboratively with peers and executives across functions, facilitation experience
  


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  A proven record leading software project teams
  


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  Excellent relationship building and negotiating skills. Highly developed listening skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  


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  Strong problem-solving skills and solid technical background with understanding of software development and web technologies
  

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit

https://www.lexialearning.com/




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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.