Senior Project Manager

Role Overview

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the internal team to ensure alignment on project objectives, timelines and deliverables.
• Engage with clients and prospects in pre-sales efforts to scope solutions and clearly document professional service requests based on product capabilities.
• Monitor and maintain key project dates and deadlines, ensuring all team members are well-informed and aware of responsibilities.
• Facilitate meetings while providing agendas and clearly communicating outcomes and action items.
• Employ proactive communication strategies to address any potential roadblocks or delays, fostering a culture of accountability and adherence to project timelines.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifying risks, and assisting in devising contingency plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and provide feedback to the Delivery team.

Requirements

• 6+ years of project management experience, including leading Agile projects and working within Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum or Kanban).
• Strong technical understanding and familiarity with software development concepts, enabling effective communication with engineering teams and comprehension of complex technical discussions.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and manage the complexities inherent in custom software projects
• no two engagements at JBS are exactly the same.
• Deeper understanding of Agile and Scrum principles, beyond basic terminology. Must be able to apply these practices pragmatically to drive successful delivery.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with a high level of follow-up and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, set priorities and clarify priorities when uncertainty exists.
• Experience interfacing with external customers at all levels and driving customer meetings.
• Experience as part of a cohesive team in which technical resources are shared across multiple projects.
• Ability to compile technical requirements and implementation details clearly and concisely into a customer-facing document.
• Attention to detail in documenting effort estimates, technical requirements, and project dates.
• Confidence to work under pressure, communicate effectively with customers and drive team members to committed dates.
• Ability to manage expectations and professionally solve disputes or conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Demonstrated ability in applying project management discipline and structure within an evolving organization.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Great work deserves great pay. We offer a base salary range of $100,000
• 135,000, commensurate with years of experience, technical expertise, and overall qualifications. This salary covers a standard 40-hour work week, and we strongly value maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Optional Paid Overtime
• At JBS, overtime is never required, but if you choose to work additional hours beyond 40 in a week, those hours are compensated at an overtime rate. The decision to take on extra work is entirely employee-driven; we respect your time and encourage a balance that works best for you.
• Generous PTO policy
• Take the time you need to rest, recharge, or travel the world
• 401k with company match
• Contribute to your 401(k), and we’ll match up to 4%
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family, with 90% or more of your deductible completely covered
• Fully remote
• We’ve always been (and always will be) 100% remote