Functions
ESSENTIAL
· Project Planning and Management - Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
· Product Owner Support - Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and implementing an effective system of project governance
· Process Management and Improvement - Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
· Team Management - Contribute to team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members
· Team Building - Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibility.
Reporting Relationship
. Software Delivery Manager
ResponsibilitiesKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
§ Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
§ Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
§ Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
§ Solid understanding of, and demonstrated experience in, using Agile Project Management tools such as Jira/Confluence, Smartsheets, Balsamiq, all Office Tools
§ Excellent oral and written communications skills
§ Experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level
§ Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
QualificationsQualifications
REQUIRED
§ BA or BS degree or equivalent education and experience
§ 2+ years of experience in Oil & Gas Industry
§ A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams
§ Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
§ 1+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams
§ Experience overseeing multi-function project teams including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel
§ Ability to collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value
DESIRED
· MA or MS is a plus
· Project Management Certification is a plus
· Analyzes high level business requirements with to produce workable development solutions that are both in line with client requests and suitable for the application
· Creates and organizes design documentation, wireframes, user stories with acceptance criteria, and developer tasks
· Sufficient level of technical background to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues
Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
§ Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
§ Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
§ Work surface is stable (flat)
Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered LIGHT work.
OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT
§ Lift up to 20 pounds
§ Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching § Lift up to 10 pounds § Standing § Repetitive movements of arms and hands § Sit with back supports
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