SPAN is a software solutions and product development firm that strategizes, designs and develops software products for clients ranging from small startups to large global brands. SPAN works nimbly across industries, devices and borders helping businesses to deliver powerful capabilities embedded in compelling, delightful experiences.
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Lead, monitor, and motivate project teams across the company and interact with staff at all levels in the organization, facilitating commitment, productivity, and removing obstacles
Contribute to adopting, mentoring, and improving overall Project Management processes and procedures
Drive collaboration between internal engineering teams and external customers to achieve milestones and deliverables
Execute on several projects concurrently, with remote & distributed project teams, while balancing shifting priorities
Mentor individual on delivery management through one-to-one involvement with the ‘People Management’ of team members
Build relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables and client engagement
Foster a positive team culture, mentor engineers, and help execute growth plans
Define the project and build the comprehensive work plan and manage the budget - plan, execute and close projects
Manage Teams — facilitating commitment and productivity, removing obstacles, and motivating team members
Manage Expectations — aligning projects to business goals, managing stakeholders, and communicating project status, milestones, and unexpected difficulties effectively
Assist the team to perform at their highest level, by removing any impediments to progress and by facilitating meetings
Requirements
Minimum 7 years experience in a Project Management role within a Software Engineering environment
Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (including agile, and/or waterfall or hybrid methodologies and approaches)
Knowledge of project management principles, processes and tools (eg JIRA); including budget management, creating supporting documentation, and managing resources needed to execute a project
Scrum master certification preferred
Qualification in CS, Eng or IS (or equivalent experience)
Experience within a Global Distributed Delivery team and therefore the willingness to work evenings
Ability to identify and manage project risks and solid change control experience
Proven ability to prioritize, follow-through, and multi-task
A seasoned problem solver who manages proactively
Ability to both work independently and direct a multidisciplinary team
Excellent customer service orientation in dealing with external audiences and internal clients
Experience and proficiency in handling client contact for all project communications