
Project Manager II
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Walnut Creek • California • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead IT projects and coordinate cross-functional teams
- Drive the successful implementation of technology solutions
- Plan, execute, and oversee IT projects from inception through delivery using PMP principles
- Develop project plans, including scope, schedule, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and budget
- Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog
- Foster communication and collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders
- Manage change control processes, ensuring quality and deadline adherence
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field required.
- CERTIFICATIONS: PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or equivalent certification required. Advanced certifications in Scrum (e.g., Advanced Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP) or PMP preferred.
- EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT project management, with a minimum of three (3) years in a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager role, required. Proven experience with Agile, PMP, and RUP methodologies required. Experience in managing large-scale IT infrastructure or software development projects highly preferred. Experience working in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment preferred.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance
- Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
- Modern Office Setting
- Free On-Site Fitness Facility
- Free downtown shuttle route
- Two-minute walk from Walnut Creek BART Station
- Three-minute car ride from CA-24 and I-680
- Free On-Site Garage Parking
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
IT project managementAgile methodologiesPMP principlesRUP methodologiesproject planningrisk mitigationresource allocationbudget managementchange control processessoftware development
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstakeholder managementteam coordinationproblem-solvingprioritizationadaptabilitytime managementquality assurance
Certifications
PMPCSMAdvanced Certified ScrumMasterPMI-ACP