Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager who is passionate about joining a team dedicated to making a difference in the life of learners and educators. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with software engineers and cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Manager on business and functional requirements and development priorities.
Create, maintain, and communicate project status and schedule from initiation to release
Lead project and development teams to scope and estimate product requirements within the SAFe model
Work with Development and QA teams to create project plans
Determine how results will be measured; complete post-project evaluations to assess results
Work with Product Manager to maintain and document high-level project scope, goals, and deliverables
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and milestones
Along with the Product Manager, is ultimately accountable for project results, and delivery of high-quality products
Serve as scrum master with a goal of maintaining focus on key issues
Lead and motivate team members on a proactive basis
Act as mediator between team members and with external stakeholders when resource conflicts arise
Work with external consultants and contractors as needed
Collaborate with other Project Managers to align project with best practices when appropriate
Create a collaborative and high-performing SAFe environment that promotes efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

Proven working experience managing experience managing software or web projects, preferably in the educational technology market
A minimum of 5+ years experience managing cross-functional technical project teams
A Bachelor of arts or sciences degree required, or equivalent experience. A computer science degree is preferred. A graduate degree is also preferred.
Experience managing software and/or web-based projects throughout the development lifecycle and an aptitude for understanding technical concepts
Familiarity and experience with project management tools and best practices - including Scrum/Agile Methodologies
Experience using issue tracking tools (especially JIRA) to manage and schedule development tasks
Experience with industry integrations and authentication protocols (especially Oneroster, Clever, Classlink, OAuth, SAML)
Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. Ability to work collaboratively with peers and executives across functions, facilitation experience.
A proven record leading software project teams
Excellent relationship building and negotiating skills. Highly developed listening skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills and solid technical background with understanding of software development and web technologies

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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