Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clarus Technology is seeking an Advanced Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from concept through delivery. The role partners with Product, Engineering, Data, Infrastructure, and Business teams, guiding Agile delivery, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Champion Agile methodologies, including Scrum, and hybrid delivery approaches
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups
- Coach teams on Agile best practices to improve delivery predictability, quality, and team effectiveness
- Lead the organization to best practices in reporting, dashboarding, and analytical excellence
- Partner with Product Owners and Engineering Leaders to prioritize work and maximize business value
- Lead multiple concurrent technical projects and strategic initiatives across engineering and business teams
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies
- Participate with intake, prioritization, and product roadmap analysis
- Drive projects from inception through deployment while ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Facilitate decision-making and remove obstacles that may impact delivery timelines
- Mentor team members in project delivery and Agile execution
- Mature our delivery process, fostering continuous improvement
- Coach stakeholders and leaders on Agile principles, change management
- Encourage continuous improvement through retrospective action planning and performance feedback
- Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders
- Provide executive-level reporting and dashboarding on project health, risks, dependencies, and delivery status
- Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language and vice versa
- Facilitate alignment across teams and departments to ensure successful outcomes
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Design, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Data teams
- Understand technical architectures, system integrations, APIs, cloud platforms, and software development lifecycles
- Support planning and execution of large-scale technology transformations and platform initiatives
- Ensure that technical dependencies and architectural requirements are incorporated into project plans
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of project or program management experience in technology organizations
- 5+ years managing complex software development or enterprise technology projects
- Strong experience leading Agile/Scrum delivery teams
- Demonstrated success managing multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with Azure DevOps, and project management tools
- Energetic, outgoing, and highly collaborative
- Natural coach and mentor with a servant leadership mindset
- Confident communicator who can engage executives, customers, and technical teams
- Adaptable and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Positive attitude with a passion for helping teams succeed
- Comfortable in highly ambiguous environment
- You must be authorized to work in the U.S
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certification
- PMP or equivalent
- Experience in cloud technologies, Azure preferred
- Background working with software engineering, data platforms, APIs, or enterprise systems
- Experience in high-growth, fast-paced, or transformational business environments
Benefits
- This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
- Remote – USA; candidates able to work in a Hybrid capacity from Chicago, IL are preferred.
- Hours are flexible, but availability during core business hours (Eastern or Central) is expected.
- Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retirement savings plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
- Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
- Pet friendly office environment
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Pet Insurance
- On the job training and skills development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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