Project Manager II
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • United States
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About the role
- Lead IT projects and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive successful implementation of technology solutions.
- Facilitate scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, and Sprint Reviews).
- Act as a servant leader to cross-functional Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
- Remove impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous improvement and productivity.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog.
- Deliver project plans including scope, schedule, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and budget.
- Manage project teams, fostering communication and collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders.
- Ensure that all business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards.
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.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and IT systems.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Agile tools such as JIRA, Trello, or equivalent project management software.
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices.
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
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Retirements Savings Match
- Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- Paid Community Volunteer Day
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
IT project managementAgile methodologiesPMPRUPsoftware development lifecyclerisk mitigation strategiesresource allocationbudget managementcontinuous improvementhigh-performing team dynamics
Soft skills
organizational skillsmultitaskingcommunication skillsnegotiation skillsstakeholder managementservant leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingteam dynamicsfacilitation
Certifications
PMPCSMAdvanced Certified ScrumMasterPMI-ACP