Software Project Manager I - PMO

Starkey is hiring a Software Project Manager I - PMO on the R&D team. If you have excellent organizations skills, two years of Agile or Scrum project managing experience, this could be the fit for your next career move. The position is responsible for managing one or more feature development projects. This is a leadership role responsible for working with cross functional teams to ensure that all dependencies are available in a timely manner to ensure a smooth feature development execution. Has a strong sense for process and is able to execute agile sprints within a waterfall phase gate framework. Has deep understanding for Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and has a strong technical sense. Has a knack for stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Software Project Manager I is responsible for managing one or more feature development projects. This is a leadership role responsible for working with cross functional teams to ensure that all dependencies are available in a timely manner to ensure a smooth feature development execution. Has a strong sense for process and is able to execute agile sprints within a waterfall phase gate framework. Has deep understanding for Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and has a strong technical sense. Has a knack for stakeholder management and leads projects with his/her strong and effective communication skills. Function as a scrum master and responsible for planning and executing sprint plans with the support of functional leaders. Function as the overall project lead and responsible for drawing out a high-level schedule with intermediate milestones to ensure that development schedules are monitored and tracked closely. Key partner to Program Managers and is responsible for ensuring that Program teams receive deliverables and communications that are key for program success. Has dotted-line relationship to the FW-SW functional group. Manage feature projects under either one of the portfolios of Desktop Fitting Software, Mobile Apps, or Web Based Solutions. Plan and execute sprint plans in an agile manner, manage sprint burndowns and team velocities, plan small to mid-sized software projects with moderate cross functional team involvement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Create, maintain, and execute detailed project plan and schedule using established best practices

o Work effectively with the cross functional team and Program Manager to develop high quality Software development project plans and schedules including tasks, dates, deliverables, and resource commitments using MS Project and other task management tools like Jira and Azure DevOps

o Work with project team and department leaders to quickly resolve schedule and resource conflicts

o Ensure schedule is properly maintained consistent with established best practices, accurate, and kept up to date on a weekly basis

- Manage project activities to meet or exceed scope, date, and cost commitments

o Facilitate sprint planning & daily standup meetings using best practices to review project progress and coordinate required activities

o Closely track team's progress in the team's task tracking software, facilitate special team meetings as needed to brainstorm, problem solve, or conduct other activities needed to ensure project success

- Anticipate and proactively manage project risk

o Proactively assess, identify, and manage project risk and establish mitigation and contingency plans
o Institutionalize risk mitigation and prevention by capturing lessons learned

- Communicate effectively within the project team, contributing departments, and upward to R&D leadership

o Communicate quickly, accurately, and completely to the project team ensuring that all team members are properly informed, and activities are properly coordinated across departments

o Communicate outward and upward beyond the project team to stakeholders and leadership in a concise, accurate, complete, and objective way with an emphasis on data and facts

- Support deployment of new project management tools and practices

o Actively employ new project management tools and policies as they are developed and rolled out

- Identify opportunities for process improvement

o Proactively identify opportunities to improve our project management capability and reduce product development risk and cycle time

- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Education
o 4 year degree in Software Engineering, Project Management, or other relevant field

- Experience
o 1-4 years project management (or applicable) experience in an engineering and new product development environment
o Basic understanding of electronics and software/firmware programming

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

- Proficient with MS Project and MS Office applications
- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle
- Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall execution methodologies
- Software Engineering background is preferred

Competencies, Skills & Abilities
- Required Skills & Abilities

o Detail, data, and process driven
o Ability to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems, and generate effective solutions
o Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups
o Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
o Strong organizational and time management skills
o Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
o Experience in development of technology software, hardware, and systems
o Understanding of Quality Management processes

Desirable Skills Abilities & Experience
o PMI certification
o Experience with hearing aids
o Experience with MS Project Server and MS SharePoint

WORK CONTEXT
Working Conditions
- Standard office conditions

Equipment Operation
- Standard office equipment

Salary and Other Compensation:
The target rate for this position is between $78,540.00 to $107,100.00/year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:
The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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