Project Manager - Technical focus

DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.

Project Manager - Technical focus
Data Recognition Corporation, Maple Grove MN
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No agencies, please

Today, DRC’s business units serve the K-12 and adult education sector, Federal and state governments, licensure boards and associations, and commercial clients worldwide!

DRC has more than thirty years of proven experience in reporting and analytics, supporting Educational Technology (Ed Tech), Federal Research, and Commercial Services. We're committed to being an innovative and disruptive force in the reporting and analytics space as a company. We desire to provide modern, cloud-based advanced analytics solutions that create value and drive progress.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated project manager who has proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and solve problems, and a track-record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage expectations and scope of work with both the development team and stakeholders
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact and work with implementation teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources.
• Facilitate Release Planning readiness by preparing development backlogs that drive the Release.
• Establish and communicate release cadences.
• Facilitate project team discussions; asks appropriate questions; identifies gaps in the project plan; identifies assumptions; manages risk; negotiates disagreements; finds creative solutions.
• Understand dependencies of other projects within Information Technology
• Manage quality into the software development lifecycle through adopted methodology

Qualifications:

• 3+ years Project Management background
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies and tools
• Strong facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills; ability to successfully direct the work of others
• Experience in software development or business analysis
• Familiarity with change management/release management
• Experience using JIRA
• Managing the JIRA board and assist with sprint planning
• Familiarity with Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local to MN candidate preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field OR equivalent experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Atlassian, Google suite, Lucid Charts, and applicable data analytics tools
• Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse workgroups
• Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Set and meet deadlines
• Manage multiple job functions simultaneously
• Other duties as needed

DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position
www.datarecognitioncorp.com
Company cannot provide sponsorship for this role
Please, no agencies
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

DRC offers a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to make choices that best meet their current and future needs. We offer many benefits, including medical, wellness, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. DRC also offers a generous paid time off policy and community service leave.

Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The salary range is a guideline. Compensation will be based on skills, knowledge, and experience.