Software Project Manager
Location
Texas
Posted
12 hours ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Software Project Manager
Dayforce
• Act as project manager for multiple software development initiatives • Clearly communicate project delivery framework within the team and implement project standards • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using project management software; maintain and update plans as needed during the lifecycle of the project • Track project milestones and deliverables and ensure the project team is aware of upcoming deadlines • Effectively communicate project delivery expectations and progress to team members and executive team in a timely and clear manner • Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle • Assess project status and report to executive leadership team regularly • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate owners • Assess and manage the risk of schedule changes and help identify and implement mitigation strategies • Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, equivalent years of experience in enterprise project management or a related field
- 5-7 years’ experience in project management
- 5-7 years’ experience in software project manager
- 5-7 years’ experience in product line operating model
- 5-7 years’ experience in software and product development background
- Prior experience leading multiple strategic, complex projects with successful results (scope, schedule, and budget) simultaneously
- Familiar with multiple and complex scheduling work streams
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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