Project Manager II
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plano • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Lead IT projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Drive the successful implementation of technology solutions.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog.
- Proactively identify project risks and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for project issues.
- Ensure that business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards.
- Support the transition of applications from on-premises environments to cloud or hybrid architectures.
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
- 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 managementAgilePMPRUPsoftware development lifecycleIT systemscloud architecturehybrid architecturerisk managementstakeholder management
Soft skills
organizational skillsmultitaskingcommunication skillsnegotiation skillsteam coordinationproblem-solvingleadershipcollaborationprioritizationescalation management
Certifications
PMPCSMAdvanced Certified ScrumMasterPMI-ACP