Job description
A Brave River Solutions Project Manager / Business Analyst oversees a variety of Business Technology Projects for our clients. Projects range from informational websites to customization and launch of eCommerce systems, to custom design and development of business applications.
Overview
Under general supervision, oversee various system projects. Responsible for assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, and developing and managing the project plan to ensure an on-time under-budget completion of project.
Must be able to translate business requirements and project objectives into an actionable project plan, user stories and work items. The PM/BA coordinates activities across the teams (designers and developers), monitors project progress toward objectives and plan, and actively participates in QA testing.
A thorough understanding and experience with the custom software development life cycle from requirements definition through QA and release is required. Experience with Website Development, eCommerce/software platform implementations, Product Management, or Business Process Reviews is a plus.
The PM/BA will communicate with the Director of Client Services, and client Project Manager regarding status of projects relative to timeline and budget. The PM/BA must be able to develop and manage a living project plan, identify changes in scope, and communicate impact on timeline and budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Client to define and manage projects and the ongoing client relationship.
- Ability to work/manage multiple projects at the same time
- Gather business requirements
- Develop detailed business requirements documents (for both sales proposals and project documentation)
- Collaborate with Development Teams on Technical architecture, technical requirements, and project/task estimates
- Experience managing off-shore development teams is a plus
- Create a task list and project plan using Azure DevOps or Jira
- Conduct weekly/biweekly status meetings with clients and development teams
- Develop a test plan and conduct formal QA before passing site/system to the Client for project acceptance.
The successful candidate will have at least 4 years’ experience in some/all of the following aspects of Project Management in a technical environment:
- Custom Software Development/Product Development
- Detailed business requirements documentation (user stories)
- Project planning/execution with Azure DevOps or Jira
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies
- Brave River PM/BAs utilize both waterfall and agile project implementation methodologies, and often a hybrid of both. Therefore, in addition to fulfilling the roles of project manager and business analyst, the PM/BA often fulfills the roles of scrum master and product owner.
- Project Estimating
- Technical system architecture knowledge (APIs, front-end/web and database components)
- Graphical design / UI / UX
- Knowledge of Database components/SQL/query building
- Client interaction in a consulting environment
- Experience with Reporting Tools
- Experience implementing solutions for clients using other platforms (e-commerce, CMS, ERP, etc.)
- Structuring test plans and executing formal QA testing
- Collaborating and working with developer teams
- Experience with ongoing product/system improvement and/or support
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation commensurate with experience and skills
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage (includes an employee contribution)
- Life insurance / Long-term disability coverage
- 401K with company match
- Business casual environment
- Hybrid Work Schedule
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We are working in a hybrid work model.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Warwick, RI 02886: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Project Management: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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