Product Development Project Manager

Company: Parkson Corp.
Location: Golden
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

General Description:The Product Development Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating the Parkson product development teams. The goals are to achieve a high level of performance and quality and deliver development projects that provide exceptional business value. The incumbent will be responsible for managing multiple concurrent high visibility projects using Agile methods in a fast-paced environment that typically crosses multiple business functions. Essential Functions:Lead and manage Agile/Scrum development projects from concept to completionPlan, schedule, and track project timelines and deliverablesFacilitate daily stand-up meetings with project team membersAbility to perform any of the three traditional Scrum rolesHelp the team achieve a high level of performance and quality, holding teams accountable for their work, removing obstacles, and mentoring less experienced team membersDefine the project's schedule and scope while balancing this with timely and regular value deliveries and organizing and leading working and project status meetings.Deliver Agile projects that offer outstanding business value to the usersSupport the product owner in managing communications with stakeholders, managing customers' expectations for deliverables, and implementing an effective project governance systemPromote team empowerment through team-building techniques, ensuring each team member is making a meaningful contribution and fully engaged in the projectWork with stakeholders to define project objectives and requirementsMonitor and report on project progress to stakeholdersEnsure project teams follow Agile methodology and best practicesManage changes to the project scope and timelineDevelop and maintain project documentationProvide direction and guidance to project team membersManage customer expectations and relationshipsIdentify and mitigate risks to the projectFacilitate complex Agile initiatives from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with Agile/Scrum practices, including but not limited to, project kick-off, product backlog planning, sprints, release, and deployment/commercialization planningAccountable alongside the scrum team for the achievement of release objectivesFacilitate discussion leading to collective decision-making, goal setting and conflict resolution within the teamCreate and maintain the appropriate vehicles for open communication within the scrum team (e.g., tracker boards) to create a trusting and safe team environmentContinuously seek to improve team performance by promoting joint accountability for results and solving productivity issuesFacilitate and engage in business analysis, user experience and communications across functional groups and multiple levels of influence ensuring transparency of progress and outcomesProvide proactive coaching to the team and recommend continuous improvement of processes to optimize team productivity, drive change and influence with an agile mindset(Do not remove this bullet point) Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education: Bachelor of Business, Engineering or equivalent. Experience:A minimum of 5 years of project management-related experience is requiredPrior experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies preferredSufficient technical background to provide highly credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issuesAbility to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with product portfolio leadership and support strategies and solutions of high business value Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: MSOffice, ERP experience a plusExcellent written and verbal skillsMust have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task and negotiation skills requiredOutstanding organizational skills, especially the ability to prioritize.Excellent communication skills, essential for collaborating with teams and talking with management and other non-team stakeholders and contributorsThe ability to work well with othersSuperior critical thinking capabilities, including the ability to think on their feet.Showing comfort with quickly changing priorities, plus a highly developed adaptability and flexibility.A strong familiarity with various Agile and Scrum elements, including Agile planning and Agile project management with Scrum.Follow the four key values of Agile methodology described in the Agile Manifesto Licenses and/or Certifications:Project Management Certification desirable Travel:Ability to travel up to 25% Parkson Corporation does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role. Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay. Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Compensation details: 80000-110000 Yearly SalaryPI2b071d80a96c-25660-35933951

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