IT Project Manager

ABOUT AZIMUTH GRC:

We are seeking stand-out individuals to join our well-funded, growing startup. Qualified candidates must possess an insatiable desire to innovate, execute and follow-through. The right candidates detest manual processes, outdated spreadsheets, mediocrity and moving at a glacial pace.

If you are interested in joining a team that is transforming the culture of compliance and driving equity, Azimuth GRC is for you. We proudly reward employees with equity compensation when the company succeeds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage each projects scope and timeline
• Partner with clients to understand business requirements and expectations
• Design and execute project plans and documentation to deploy Q2 solutions
• Direct project resources to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Work closely with the client and team to problem solve issues that arise
• Track status and provide updates in relation to overall implementation process
• Train and educate clients on the product and configuration options
• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks and guide development teams to a higher level of Scrum maturity
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
• Foster a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical discipline
• At least 12+ years of experience as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master role
• Project Management Methodology exposure preferred (PMP or PMI)
• Familiarity with enterprise software deployment architecture and methodologies
• Experience building documentation and project plans using Excel, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint
• Experience managing client expectations with a Client first attitude and commitment to satisfaction
• Ability to organize and execute multi-facet software deployments
• Capable of assessing project risks and mitigations
• Ability to convey technical concepts to business oriented banking project teams and interact with technical internal resources
• Possess project leadership qualities
• Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent people and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm, diplomatic, and cooperative under stressful conditions
• Attention to detail, exceptional follow-through, the ability to prioritize, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Financial Services and enterprise software experience preferred
• Experience with Agile methods used in implementing cloud-based solutions; Azure DevOps
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts such as the Definition of Done, user stories, automated testing, and backlog refinement
• Experience working in an agile development environment, or an understanding of the concepts of Agile software development.
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Scrum Master certification is a plus
• Mortgage industry experience is a plus