Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Define project plans collaboratively with Product Management, Design, and Engineering members of project teams
• Cook up team members and project work to deliver on project plans
• Work across multiple project teams to coordinate delivery and manage dependencies
• Work with team members to define, communicate, and track project schedules
• Provide progress reports and project status reports to stakeholders by gathering and analyzing project metrics
• Guide the project team on Agile/Scrum best practices, filling the role of Scrum Master when needed
• Identify, track and report on project risks and mitigation strategies
• Own and manage project toolsets
• Cook up product releases and rollouts and related communications, as needed
• Elevate the practice of Project Management and cultivate a Community of Practice within JLLT

Requirements

• A BS degree in technology, computer science strongly preferred
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Project Manager on software development projects
• Experience using a range of project management approaches including traditional and Agile (Scrum, Kanban) methodologies
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and team members with a variety of personal styles to focus on the right priorities under pressure and tight deadlines
• Effective conflict & impediments management in a fast-paced environment, taking higher responsibilities working with a cross-functional team who are working on multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying/closing gaps in the product development life-cycle
• Self-motivated and independent critical thinker who can visualize and guide the team during conflicting situations to stay focused on business goals & priorities
• Proven experience in process development and project management principles leading to improved outcomes
• Ability to prioritize activities and work on multiple activities or priorities at once and stay on track and within budget
• Ability to communicate effectively with leaders regarding the project scope, schedule, budget, risks, mitigation strategies, status, and expectations
• Ability to create a collaborative plan of action and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and focused

Preferred

• Utilizes solid knowledge of the Project Management Institute's standards and terminology
• Commercial real estate industry experience