It Project Manager

Description

Kinetic Advantage is a dynamic independent floorplan company led by trusted industry veterans. Our core focus is helping our Independent Dealer partners and team members succeed while providing them with an exceptional and engaging user experience. We are committed to forging strong partnerships through transparent communication and simple, innovative solutions. We provide our partners and team members with the support and tools they need to grow throughout their journey.

This position is hybrid with Mondays and Wednesdays in-office.  

Job Summary:

The IT Project Manager is tasked with managing multiple IT projects of varying size, focus and technology, utilizing the agile scrum methodology to deliver software on time and within budget while managing teams of software development and infrastructure personnel.  In addition, the Project Manager serves as the ScrumMaster for the application development team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as ScrumMaster on the application development team, facilitating daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, demos and retros
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, managing all aspects of the initiatives.
• Utilize project management tools (i.e. work plan, issues log, meeting minutes) as appropriate for the size and type of project.
• Manage deployments and implementations (particularly for large project rollouts where there are many tasks to accomplish in a short period of time) to keep tasks on timeline for delivery.
• Communicate project statuses, issues, and solution approaches to all levels of management.
• Facilitate Business Analysts’ work with business users to review, analyze and evaluate business systems and users’ needs to ensure all business requirements have been met, documenting findings, and communicating appropriately; review and ensure completeness of deliverables.
• Communicate application/business knowledge to other members of IT.
• Participate in and support all software development lifecycle activities, including development, testing, implementation, and rollout.
• Participate in an agile team, collaborating with Business Analysts, Developers and Testers.

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Project Management or related major or equivalent industry experience in a similar role
• PMP certification and active certification is required.
• 3+ years’ experience in IT working with project management methodologies managing strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record of success in planning, prioritizing, estimating, and delivering projects and work efforts on time, within budget and with appropriate scope.
• Previous experience with the agile software development process and JIRA is a plus.
• Previous experience working in the commercial lending industry is a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to think strategically.
• Willing to learn new tools and technologies to be able to work effectively in a rapid growth environment with changing needs and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to technology participants
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment, maintain paper files, move about an office environment
• Must be able to move objects up to 20 pounds
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

This job description reflects essential functions of this position but is subject to change at any time and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.