Senior Project Manager (hybrid-Minnesota)
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Data Recognition Corporation is hiring a Senior Project Manager (hybrid-Minnesota). The Senior Project Manager will lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met. This role requires a technical background, strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The manager will work with development teams and stakeholders to define scope, prioritize activities, and facilitate release planning, focusing on delivering cloud-based advanced analytics solutions.
Key focus areas include Manage expectations and scope of work with 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.
Successful candidates bring 4+ Years Project Management Experience, Bachelor's Degree In MIS Or Equivalent Experience, and High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Important skills include Technical Background, Leadership Skills, Problem Solving, Project Management Methodologies, Project Management Tools, and Facilitation.
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DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.
Data Recognition Corporation-Minnesota
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Senior Project Manager (hybrid-Minnesota)
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 senior project manager who has a technical background, 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:
4+ 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
Exposure to teams that do software development and/or data development
Familiarity with change management/release management
Experience using JIRA or similar project management tools
Managing the JIRA board and assist with sprint planning
Familiarity with Google Suite
Understanding of the workflow of a technical organization
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field OR equivalent experience
Local candidate to Minnesota preferred for hybrid work schedule
PMP is helpful
Essential Requirements:
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 and manage multiple job functions simultaneously
DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position
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.
Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$90,000.00 - $125,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55311
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
2158
Job Benefits
Not specified
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