Software Project Manager at STULLER INC in Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Description:

The Project Manager works as part of a Software Team to make certain that business and functional goals are met with each project deliverable. The Project Manager helps develop, maintain, and communicate a vision for project(s) and is responsible for relaying that vision to the Technology Team and the business. Through collaboration with key stakeholders, they help translate requirements into user stories to optimize the value of the Technology Team's efforts. The Project Manager understands the technical and business requirements for project deliverables.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management Tasks:

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring stakeholder alignment at each stage of a project(s) lifecycle and that proper documentation, organization, andtransparency are present. They lead the translation of project requests intotechnical requirements. The Project Manager is responsible for defining releaseplans and scope with members of the Technology Team, key stakeholders, and their senior Project Manager. They are also responsible for the development and maintenance of the project backlogs of user stories/requests. By acting as an ambassador for projects, and as the primary contact for queries related to the projects, they partner with other technical groups across the company to ensure successful project deliverables. Ultimately, they help to promote continuous improvement of the development process and actively participate in team retrospectives. The Project Manager is also responsible forleadingprojectReview meetings and encouragingstakeholder engagement in order to optimize the value of work done by theTechnologyTeam.

The following tasks are assigned to the Project Manager if the lead on a project:??

Work with and supportstakeholderson all requests from inception to completionAttend and facilitate all project meetings, track deliverables, and continually update the project statusCollaborate with the Software Team, Senior Management, and Business Directors on successful presentations for current and new technology projectsWork withstakeholdersto gather all information necessary to completenewtechnologyrequestsEnsure all necessary approvals are given related to newprojectdevelopmentWork cross-functionally and partner with teams from all areas of the building to ensure that timelines are met
Proactivelyrecognizeand transparently address any hurdles before and during projects, adjusting processes long term

Skills:

Self-starter, high level of initiative, proven proactive and strategic thinkerProven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, self-motivated, and highly enthusiasticAbility to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines and provide results from data-based facts and experienceWorking independently with minimal supervision along with the ability to work within a collaborativeteam required

Qualities:

Integrity in business practices and when working with?othersHunger for continuous improvement personally and professionally

Experience:

Bachelors degree from a four-year college ortwo tofour years of related experience and/or trainingFamiliarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum)Experience with Jira or similar project management toolsExperience with presentation and visualization toolsHighly proficient in time management, organization, planning, and prioritizationExperiencein a high-volume project management environmentpreferredProject Management Certification would be a plus