Project Manager

Projects Managers are highly valued at Inventive. We understand that successful projects have a servant leader at the helm that deeply understands the client and the goals for each project. They are indispensable to the client, the team and the company. They naturally organize a constantly changing environment, instinctively identify risks and are masters of communication. They promote a blameless culture and build trust amongst all parties, focusing on a mutually successful outcome. They understand that relationships are critical.

Role

• Works in a fast-paced Software Engineering team, building real-world applications for Inventive Works clients, Inventive Ventures partners, or charities and non-profit organizations that Inventive Cares helps support.
• Contributes to building a fun, safe, and productive environment.
• Reports to the COO.

Responsibilities

• Be the helpful and organized face of Inventive to our clients. Achieve successful outcomes during crucial client conversations.
• Coordinate and regularly communicate project schedule, status, budget, scope, and risks.
• Manage activities for multiple projects across all project phases, including kickoff, planning, execution, support, and completion.
• Committed ownership of assigned projects. Hold team members accountable for outcomes.
• Escalate potential project issues and risks, and mitigate appropriately.
• Manage the day-to-day team activities such as standups, demos, and retrospectives.

Skills and Experience

• Three or more years of hands-on agile project management experience of software development.
• CSM or similar project management certification is desired, but not required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, along with solid “follow-through”, communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Flexible management approach depending on the needs of the particular client/project.
• Highly motivated and driven to over-communicate and over-deliver.

Behaviors

• Self-motivated, driven, and entrepreneurial team player.
• Passionate about organization, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Dependable, available, and on-time.
• Professional in all interactions with coworkers and clients and in all situations where acting as a representative of Inventive.
• Always do what is right for the client and for Inventive.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Experience:

• project management: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Austin, TX (Required)

License:

• CSM (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative