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.