Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Connecture, Inc. provides health plan data and enrollment solutions that help consumers find and enroll in Medicare plans. The Project Manager will manage company-wide technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, serve as Scrum manager, and oversee production release activities from initiation through completion.
Responsibilities
- Manage company-wide strategic projects from planning through execution, including large-scale initiatives such as cloud migration and infrastructure projects
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple departments including R&D, Customer Success, Operations, and Engineering to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes
- Serve as Scrum manager for development teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
- Coordinate production release cycles, including identification, tracking, and prioritization of production tickets and deployment coordination
- Develop and execute communication plans for major projects, including customer communication strategies and stakeholder updates
- Maintain project documentation, timelines, roadmaps, and status reports for executive leadership and stakeholders
- Track project metrics, manage budgets and resources, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with team leads and technical stakeholders to resolve blockers and ensure project momentum
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- * Minimum 3 years of project management experience in a software development or technology environment
- * Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders in complex project environments
- * Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience facilitating sprint ceremonies
- * Familiarity with project management tools (required); experience with Jira is a plus but not required
- * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- * Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs
- * Project Management & Leadership: + Strategic project planning and execution. + Stakeholder management and communication. + Risk management and mitigation. + Budget and resource management
- * Agile & Scrum: + Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience. + Agile ceremonies facilitation and coaching. + Backlog management and sprint planning
- * Project Management Tools: + Jira (preferred but not required)
- + Project tracking and reporting tools. + Confluence or documentation platforms
- * Technical Acumen: + Understanding of software development lifecycle and technical concepts. + Ability to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders
- The remote position is eligible for anyone in the U.S. however, preference will be given to candidates in Milwaukee and Raleigh, NC
- * Sitting 75% of the time
- * Ability to work longer hours as needed
- * Ability to travel occasionally for company meetings and events
Benefits
- Culture for Growth
- Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefit
- World Class Career Development Programs
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 3 weeks of vacation plus 5 personal days to recharge
- Employee stock ownership and RRSP program
- Remote work arrangement
- Casual work environment
- Opportunity to learn
- Award-winning culture
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