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Kforce is seeking a Remote Senior SAAS/Software Project Manager in Scottsdale, AZ.
Summary:
The Remote Senior SAAS/Software Project Manager position is responsible for using Agile tools and principles in working directly with Design, Product and Development managers and their teams to ensure delivery of specific Product initiatives and goals according to specified schedules.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In early planning the SAAS/Software Project Manager will work with Product, Development and Design Managers to facilitate definition of MVP, estimates and t-shirt sizing to build out a roadmap
With an eye on success criteria and roadmap, ensure progress and work required is visible and accurate in Jira
Use Jira to provide Executive and Stakeholder reporting
As a SAAS/Software Project Manager, you will resolve blockers and dependencies for teams
Ensure milestones are met and release schedule is maintained to meet objectives and timelines in Roadmap, as agreed to by teams
Identify gaps and needed tasks for projects across multiple teams
Proven track record of driving projects to successful completion to deliver the intended business value and outcome for internal and external customers
Highly detail oriented yet always adaptable to the exciting and demanding environment
SAAS/Software Project Manager manages project and other meeting preparation and execution with ability to effectively run meetings; Drafts agendas, notes, and presentation materials; Facilitates team meetings as needed
Drive completion of tasks and projects within and outside the supported teams, with a focus on dependencies through a matrix environment
Supports, facilitates, and enhances communication between departments as needed
Provides support for the management and control of projects
Maintains standard project management tool documentation utilizing Jira/Confluence
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree, bonus would be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management, or other technical discipline and/or 5+ years of successful delivery experience or an acceptable combination of education and experience
Experience in SaaS and/or cloud-based Web Technology, Software Product delivery environment
Experience developing commercial or enterprise software products from concept is required; This is not an IT/Application implementation or customization position
Basic knowledge in Product Management, Product Development, Release coordination, User Design and QA disciplines and processes
Expert in Jira and Agile principles and practices, with knowledge of SCRUM
Exposure to planning using Agile such as Advanced Roadmaps in Jira and or previous Agile/Waterfall hybrid environments
Ability to understand high-level concepts in both written and graphical forms
Ability to utilize standard tools (Office, Confluence, etc.)
Requires ability to communicate and present to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management, across locations and at various levels
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
