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Company Description
At Haystack, we build custom software products with a specialization in engineering digital solutions that empower Utilities providers and their partners. Our dedicated team of engineers, strategists, and consultants, goes above and beyond to create cutting-edge web and mobile solutions. With a commitment to unwavering quality, we deliver not just software but a seamless experience that our clients can trust. We pride ourselves on being Innovation Partners, navigating today's challenges and anticipating the solutions of tomorrow.
Role Description
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our team. As a Project Manager you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the day-to-day tasks associated with various custom software, mobile and web development projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and a proven track record of successfully delivering digital projects on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:
- Scope, budget & timeline management
- Project communication management
- Client relationship management
- Identify and manage project risks and threats
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Execute projects according to the project plan, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Write user stories, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize backlog items in collaboration with the client and development team.
- Conduct sprint planning sessions, ensuring both clients and the team have a clear understanding of feature requirements, sprint goals, commitments and risks.
- Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to foster collaboration, identify obstacles, and drive continuous improvement.
- Utilize Jira or similar project management tools to track project progress, manage tasks, and monitor team performance.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines, scope, or budget.
- Manage quality assurance processes to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, including software engineers, web developers, designers, and QA testers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Effectively communicate project status, updates, and risks to clients and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in the software or web development industry.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies.
- 3+ years of experience in a related role such as Project Management, Account Management, Business Analysis, Program Management or Product Management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Razor-sharp problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.
- Proven aptitude to manage many competing projects and priorities.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with opportunity for advancement.
- Flexible work schedule and generous PTO policy.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401K, HSA with partial match and company unit options.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional results and making an impact we invite you to join our team at Haystack. Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of digital solutions for our clients and partners.
Haystack is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Preference will be given to candidates in the Phoenix metropolitan area. We are not able to accept applications from those not located in the US, nor to sponsor visas.
What We Do
Haystack has been a premiere full stack Custom Software Consulting shop since 2014. Our team builds best-in-class custom software, websites and mobile apps. We serve clients just starting out all the way to fully-established corporations. We do some of our best work when partnering with Marketing and Advertising agencies and have produced reliable code as a foundation for their stunning creative.
Haystack prides itself on building complex applications with the end users in mind. Our team takes a custom and consultative approach to any new project. We ask why. We provide recommendations. Our clients borrow our experience and expertise to avoid pitfalls.
We are a team of tinkerers. A team of problem-solvers. A team of creative consultants who not only want to know how things work, but want to figure out how to make things work better. We treat each other well and that shines through in our work and the client's experience. We are a service-first organization, both internally and externally.
Our locations in both Indianapolis, IN and Phoenix, AZ make us never more than a day trip from over 80% of the country and we find that the personal touch from a face-to-face whiteboarding session can often be the difference between a successful project and an extraordinary one.
