Senior Agile Technical Project Manager (Hybrid)

Job Description

Detroit Labs is a digital innovation studio that transforms the way our clients do business by launching bold and cutting edge technology solutions that deliver key results to our partners. Since 2011, we’ve built genuine relationships with high profile clients based on respect, trust, and results. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values people - providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive professionally, exceed client expectations, and be themselves at work.

Detroit Labs OnSite Business Unit is looking for experienced Senior Agile Technical Project Managers to join an exciting project with an existing client that drives game-changing automotive technology. This role will work on connected vehicle services for customers owning vehicles with connected capabilities across the USA and Canada. These systems consist of several backend, frontend, and middleware applications. The systems integrate with the connectivity units inside the vehicle, and enable features like the ability to remotely start the vehicle, view parking locations, Alexa voice commands, and many more. As a full time member of our OnSite Business Unit team, we prioritize your individual career growth by providing optional check-in support, a yearly retro, and access to a variety of learning resources to ensure you are always growing and working towards your goals.

This is a full-time salaried hybrid role located in Auburn Hills, MI. You must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Requirements

8+ years of experience managing software development projects

Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

Experience executing Agile ceremonies and events such as Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, and Refinement sessions

Experience managing Agile artifacts such as Sprint Backlogs, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder priorities

Proficiency in Agile tools such as Confluence, JIRA, Visio, and Azure DevOps

Experience managing cross-functional team of software developers, analysts, DevOps engineers, and QA resources, with experience in leading all phases of the software development lifecycle

Experience identifying, assessing, and proactively mitigating risks through the software development lifecycle

Ability to address, escalate, and resolve project roadblocks

Exceptional leadership skills and an ability to foster a collaborative team environment

A background in coding/software development is a plus

Detroit Labs is not currently able to hire candidates who will reside outside of the United States during their term of employmentResponsibilities

Oversee and prioritize multiple high-profile projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and resource allocation

Provide communication and documentation for all project progress and deliverables

Foster an environment of cooperation and collaboration with corporate management, business leaders, and stakeholders

Coach, mentor, develop and lead a best-in-class development team capable of delivering excellent results through agile iterative development methodologies to solving complex technical and business challenges

Report to senior executives on the progress of individual projects and the overall program

Ensure development and delivery is aligned with prioritized program roadmap targets and Release Management processes

Participate in the creation of project budgets for the individual project components, and prepare cost estimates for the program

Exercise independent judgment and discretion in overall project management by prioritizing, planning and tracking project progress.

Lead technical decisions and solutioning to minimize the duration and severity of business impacts leveraging ITIL standards, and to ensure up-time and stability SLAs are achieved

Provide high quality service to our business customers as a primary support contact for our applications

Provide technical direction through the outlining of “stories” and sprints to the Connected Services development team supporting the customer web portal, Liferay platform, architecture, technical solutions and code

Work a hybrid work schedule, coming into the Auburn hills office a minimum of three days per week

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience

Full medical, dental, vision benefits

401K contribution and matching options

Paid vacation

Parental leave program

Monthly budgets for “team fun” bonding events

Free lunch for various company meetings and Lunch & Learns

Access to our mentorship opportunities and employee resource groups (ERGs)

Volunteer opportunities

All-company remote-friendly activities

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