Project Manager II

About the role

The Project Manager II is an intermediate-level role designed for individuals with relevant project experience who have a strong knowledge of iterative product development. This role involves leading cross-functional delivery teams and managing software engineering or digital product engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of technology projects to ensure they are completed on-time and within budget.
• Hold overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, vendors, and contractual deliverables.
• Develop and maintain informed project plans throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the product owner and cross-functional development team to maintain a relevant and prioritized product backlog.
• Monitor project milestones, track costs, analyze data, and generate periodic status reports.
• Evaluate and manage technical risks, dependencies, and project bottlenecks.
• Incorporate brand standards, quality measures and engineering standards into project deliverables.
• Coordinate and lead conversations with client stakeholders, internal teams, and third-party vendors.
• Travel occasionally for in-person client visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical work experience.
• 2 years of professional project management experience.
• Direct experience working in a client-facing project management role.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical delivery teams.
• Experience managing digital product or software development engagements, including Mobile App Development, Digital Experience Platform (DXP) implementations, or Enterprise Web Redesigns.
• Must be an experienced and polished oral and written communicator.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of enterprise CMS or DXP platforms such as Drupal, WordPress, SitecoreAI or Optimizely.
• Methodologies: Experience managing the atomic design process through technical implementation.
• Tools: Experience managing projects using Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Industry Experience: Experience with healthcare digital initiatives, University systems, or Academic Medical Centers.
• Consulting: At least one year of consulting experience in IT or digital strategy.

Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Must have the ability to converse across multiple levels of an organization both internally and externally. This includes sharing goals, writing clear documentation, and leading technical conversations with director-level clients.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop stable working relationships built on trust and rapport. This is critical to motivating cross-functional teams toward shared delivery goals.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, structure complex projects, and keep processes running smoothly.
• Negotiation Skills: Effective at negotiating terms, timelines, and priorities with client stakeholders, vendors, and internal team members.
• Team Management: Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities, resolve conflicts, and provide timely feedback and coaching to team members.
• Risk Management: Proactive experience identifying potential project issues and creating mitigation plans. Comfortable asking difficult questions to confirm timelines and dependencies.
• Problem Solving & Budgeting: Ability to apply analytical techniques to track project costs, spot budget overruns, and implement data-driven solutions.

Benefits

Modea offers a great benefits package that provides both a fun and enjoyable workplace and great perks that will improve your quality of life:

• Generous paid time off
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with fully vested company matching
• Long-term & short-term disability

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $80,460 - $113,835. The posted range represents the employer's good-faith estimate of the breadth of the compensation for this position at the time of posting, based on applicable factors. Actual starting compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, specific skills, internal equity considerations, and business needs.

Schedule

Modeans are able to work at any location in Virginia, Tennessee, or North Carolina, unless otherwise required by job responsibilities. We offer a modern office located in Blacksburg, VA. Our office provides an indoor space with moderate temperatures and noise levels. This allows employees to choose a fully-office, fully-remote, or hybrid work experience. Employees may occasionally need to travel to our offices or other locations for items such as training or client visits. We will also provide employees with tools to do their job at home as well as in the office.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the duration of the workday. Individuals must have the ability to constantly operate a computer. Must have the ability to converse with and exchange information with clients and coworkers both in person and through a computer. Capable of occasionally transporting items of 10 lbs or less to and from the office.