Project Manager - Technical

Project Manager - Technical

Maple Grove, MN, USA

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Req #497

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DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum / instruction companies in the industry.

Today, DRC's business units serve the K-12 and adult education sector, Federal and state governments, licensure boards and associations, and commercial clients worldwide!

DRC has more than thirty years of proven experience in reporting and analytics, supporting Educational Technology (Ed Tech), Federal Research, and Commercial Services.

We're committed to being an innovative and disruptive force in the reporting and analytics space as a company. We desire to provide modern, cloud-based advanced analytics solutions that create value and drive progress.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated project manager who has proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and problem-solve, and a track-record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Manage expectations and scope of work with both the development team and stakeholders.
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact and work with implementation teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources.
• Facilitate Release Planning readiness by preparing development backlogs that drive the Release.
• Establish and communicate release cadences.
• Facilitate project team discussions; ask appropriate questions; identify gaps in the project plan; identify assumptions;

manage risk; negotiate disagreements; find creative solutions.

• Understand dependencies of other projects within Information Technology.
• Manage quality into the software development lifecycle through adopted methodology.

Qualifications :

• 3+ years Project Management background.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills; ability to successfully direct the work of others.
• Experience in software development or business analysis.
• Familiarity with change management / release management.
• Experience using JIRA.
• Familiarity with Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Local candidates preferred.

Essential Requirements :

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Atlassian, Google suite, Lucid Charts, and applicable data analytics tools.
• Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse workgroups.
• Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload.
• Set and meet deadlines.
• Manage multiple job functions simultaneously.
• Other duties as needed.

DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

www.datarecognitioncorp.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Other Details

• Job Family : Info Tech / Info Sys
• Pay Type : Salary
• Required Education : High School
• Job Start Date : Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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