New 
Project Manager
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Texas, Southlake | |
 Apr 07, 2026 | |
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Role: Project Manager
Location: Southlake, TX - 4 days on-site Duration: 9 Months What you'll do: Project Managers are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross functional strategic initiatives. They lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments. We are currently transitioning to a scaled agile model, therefore this role will need both traditional project management, as well as scaled agile methodology experience. Responsibilities: * Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative including business, operational, and information technology deliverables * Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit * Directs large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and partners * Directly manages all aspects of the project life cycle and oversees all phases of a project * Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters * Validates financial forecasts, cost assumptions, and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures * Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan * Handles risks and issues management for the project-level risks and interdependencies * Partners with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to track Agile development milestones and support Agile practices as needed * Manages team relationships to ensure effective delivery * Facilitates problem-solving and resolves stakeholder conflict * Teaches, coaches, and mentors team members to remove roadblocks and drive project execution What you are good at: * Proven ability to build a strong partnership and trust with stakeholders * Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively & succeed within a highly collaborative culture * Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally * Demonstrated sound business and technical acumen * Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure * Understanding of cross-functional dependencies and how they impact project execution * Expertise with financial data and the technology, tools and processes that support work and projects/programs * Expert understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum * Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills * Ability to execute with limited information and ambiguity What you have (required qualifications): * 8+ years of project management experience, managing multiple large, complex and cross functional projects, with emphasis on product development, systems, and technical environments * 8+ years of experience with project management tools and artifacts, including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, project budgets, change requests, status reports, etc. * Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace * Proven experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum * Proven ability to quickly build relationships and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders * Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects * BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience * Experience with managing projects to rollout new technologies and software Preferred Skills: * Release Train Engineer experience, preferred * Scaled agile methodology experience, preferred * Background/experience in financial services industry * PMP or PMI-ACP certification * Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and key AI concepts are preferred | |