At Kin + Carta, we’ve got opportunities to offer you — for growth, for leadership, for big, world-changing impact and for, dare we say it, fun. We are a global workforce that is committed to building a world that works better for everyone. And that starts with our Kin. That’s why we’re proud of:
- The life we create within our virtual walls, every day
- Our B Corp certification
- Being Great Place to Work certified in all eligible countries
- The work we’ve done with some of the world’s most innovative companies
The role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a fixed fee cloud migration project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large-scale, complex projects and will work closely with client stakeholders, business users, and cross-functional delivery teams. This role involves partnering with the Program Manager to track milestones and effectively communicate project status to both internal and external stakeholders.
Role responsibilities
- Lead internal and external teams through a robust cloud migration process
- Organize and lead all necessary team meetings, including planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Create and track delivery plans that account for cross-team dependencies and provide a consistently updated view into anticipated milestone delivery dates
- Coach the team on estimation techniques, cross-functionality, and self-organization
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project issues and risks
- Ensure transparency into the team’s work using the backlog, burndown charts, and other metrics.
- Lead by example, knowing when and how to push for more results and proactively removing impediments.
- Promote effective delivery methodologies among the project team and client stakeholders.
- Influence software development lifecycles, working with both business and technology teams.
- Translate business requirements into tasks that can be tracked for development needs.
Minimum qualifications
We want all new hires to succeed in their roles at Kin + Carta. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Minimum Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
- Fixed Fee Management: Proven ability to manage budget, forecast, margin, and utilization in a fixed fee setting.
- Experience: 8+ years in a delivery leadership role within a software development environment, with additional product experience being a plus.
- Consulting Experience: 5+ years in consulting.
- Team Leadership: Experience leading global engineering focused teams
- Data and Reporting: Deep understanding of empirical data needed for stakeholder reporting and team measurement.
- Tools Proficiency: Experience working with project management software such as Jira or Azure Dev Ops.
- Communication: Ability to effectively communicate project progress to set stakeholder expectations and track the completion of fixed fee milestones
Preferred qualifications
- Certifications: PMP or other relevant certifications.
- SDLC Knowledge: Familiarity with traditional Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
- Industry Experience: Prior experience in the Financial Services industry.
- Transparency and Trust: Proven ability to bring transparency to the business team, demonstrating commitment to deliverables.
- Continuous Improvement: Experience in identifying delivery issues and risks and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement.
About Kin + Carta
Kin + Carta is a global digital transformation consultancy committed to working alongside our clients to build a world that works better #ForEveryone. We build digital solutions that connect people, data and technology for some of the world’s most influential companies. As a Certified B Corp, we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness, and our triple bottom line focus of people, the planet and profit.
After submitting your application, you will hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team if your skills and experience are a match for the position. Be mindful of recruitment fraud by only replying and engaging with email contacts that end with the '@kinandcarta.com' domain.
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know at [email protected].
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What We Do
Kin + Carta is a global digital transformation consultancy committed to working alongside our clients to build a world that works better for everyone.
We’re a technology business with trust and human connection at its heart. Our triple bottom line focus on people, the planet, and profit is at the core of everything we do.
Why Work With Us
Relentless focus & passion. As a global digital transformation consultancy of 2,000 Kin, we’re big enough to deliver against the biggest challenges yet small enough to care personally.
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