Technical Project Manager
a quick introduction to us
For over 20 years, Infinity has helped our partners bring their projects to life, from bespoke applications for the web to mobile apps to complex systems integrations. People join Infinity because we believe in hiring the right people, giving them the tools they need to succeed, and then getting out of the way. We pride ourselves on the quality of our services and our relationships — internally and externally.
about the role
This is a “thinking” position as much as it is a “doing” position. Project managers at Infinity are the critical link between the client team, our software developers, and our QA team. We look for our project managers to do more than schedule calls and manage Gantt charts, rather to apply critical thinking and clear communication skills to add value to everything they touch. Our clients value our ability to be thoughtful, flexible, and nimble.
We look to our PMs to “own” their projects, unifying and aligning advocacy of the client’s goals and objectives with the team’s capabilities in order to secure the best possible outcomes. We support our PMs, from above (management) and from peers (project team members), never leaving them on an island to wrestle with issues alone.
We ask our PMs to understand the client’s business and have a comfort with technology. Our project managers don’t have all the answers, and they’re comfortable admitting that, yet are smart enough to know where to go find the answers. Our PMs work from an Infinity methodology for managing projects but are dynamic enough to apply the appropriate aspects to the particular project they’re working on. PMs maintain an emphasis on the holistic, the long term, and providing excellent service.
We’re looking for proactive people, who care about the details, add value to everything they do, and lift up those on the team.
tasks and responsibilities will include
- All the usual PM stuff, such as managing schedules and budgets and teams and clients
- Building project estimates (time/fees) and writing statements of work
- Managing the client and their expectations through active listening and proactive communication
- Working to maintain positivity and cohesiveness within the project team
- Facilitating standup and status calls (and taking meeting notes)
- Anticipating and adjusting to unexpected obstacles in a pragmatic way
- Applying a proactive (vs reactive) project management approach
personal attributes of our ideal candidate include
...to work at Infinity
- Ability to work autonomously with general direction and exercise independent thinking while also able to work effectively within a team ecosystem
- Ability to think creatively and on-the-fly, nimbly adapting across a range of project types and timeframes
- Ability to clearly articulate ideas and facilitate discussions—whether spoken or written
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively within a team
- Enthusiasm for solving challenging problems
- A strong affinity for, and attention to, detail
- A willingness to roll up your sleeves, work with others and get stuff done
...to manage projects at Infinity
- A passion for the beauty of well-run projects and interest in advancing the company’s PM capabilities
- Ability to identify and do those things that enable the rest of the project team to be efficient
- Ability to be flexible and adapt. Things change frequently, and one of Infinity’s core values lies in changing processes as soon as we understand they’re not helping
- A strong belief that the details matter
- Ability to think critically and document clearly
- Ability to think beyond the written specs and understand the intent of the client (or developer)
skills and traits that are pretty essential
- Clear, effective, and human-centered communication skills are essential
- Experience working with issue management software (e.g. Jira)
- Ability to build relationships (through accountability, collaboration, rapport, and trust) with clients and colleagues
- Ability to translate our client's business needs (or dreams) into actionable tasks for developers
- Ability to translate technical issues or constraints to non-technical people
- Ability to work within Agile and Scrum software development methodologies
skills and traits that are not required, but if you have them will make you stand out
- A natural inclination towards user experience and general usability
- Experience with modern QA strategy, tools, technology, pitfalls, and best practices
- Experience consulting with clients on custom software solutions
- Scrum Master experience or familiarity/experience with scrum ceremonies
benefits
We ask a lot of our candidate above. In return, you will receive from Infinity:
- A competitive salary (because your work has value)
- Flexibility to work anywhere (because it’s 2022 and we live on the Internet)
- A flexible vacation policy (because we want you to truly disconnect and recharge)
- Comprehensive health benefits with 100% of health premium covered for employees and dependents (because your health is worth the investment)
- 401(k) with a generous match (because you don’t want to work forever)
- Training, mentoring, and development (because we want you to grow)
notes
- This posting is intended for individual candidates/applicants. No third parties or recruiters, please
- All positions at Infinity are remote. You work from wherever you are. Accordingly, relocation support is neither applicable nor available
- H1 sponsorship is not available, sorry
interested?
Tell us your story. Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@iinteractive.com