Create and Manage technical project plans and schedules highlighting various development phases of our SDLC (software development life cycle)
Work with the engineers and the cross-functional project leaders to set and manage priorities
Understand technical aspects of the project and provide technical guidance to the team as needed
Coordinate across the teams to ensure everyone is aligned with the priorities and dependencies
Track progress routinely and communicate project status across the teams on a regular basis, making sure all parties are aware of the progress at all times
Identify, assess and mitigate potential risks throughout the project
Document and track dependencies, risks, and issues
Identify deliverables by functional group
Define Success criteria and monitor
Facilitate KPI, metrics definition, document data requirements and Reporting needs
Process definition and quality controls (checklists, signoffs, rollback plans)
Build and manage Project artifact repository
Ensure standards and best practices are followed to maintain consistency, repeatability, predictability

Requirements

7+ years of experience, as an Analyst, Development Manager or Developer, working with technical teams developing software applications.
3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Project Leader, Program Manager preferably using Scrum methodologies.
Strong knowledge of SDLC principles and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to identify and resolve technical and project-related issues.
Ability to motivate and guide teams, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration.
Excellent facilitation skills with ability to influence change at higher levels.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of competency.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and unforeseen challenges.
Ability to balance stakeholder needs and project constraints.
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

SDLCScrumKPImetrics definitionproject managementrisk assessmenttechnical guidanceprocess definitionquality controlsproject artifact management

Soft skills

communicationteam motivationconflict resolutioncollaborationfacilitationinfluencing changeadaptabilitystakeholder managementproblem-solvingprioritization