Project Manager

Position Overview: As a Senior Project Manager at Fountane, you will take on increased responsibility for managing complex projects and leading larger project teams. You will leverage your expertise in project management methodologies and industry best practices to drive the successful delivery of consulting projects, ensuring they meet or exceed client expectations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact projects and make a meaningful contribution to our organization's success.

Technical Skills:

• Mastery of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Extensive experience with project management tools and software such as JIRA, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project management best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong strategic planning and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex consulting projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
• Manage project teams and resources, including personnel, budgets, and schedules, to achieve project success.
• Drive project risk management and mitigation efforts, proactively identifying and addressing risks and issues to keep projects on track.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and project teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Communicate project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders, building trust and confidence in project outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define project strategies, priorities, and resource allocations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Leadership Attributes:

• Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong team-building and coaching skills.
• Commitment to driving excellence and delivering exceptional results.

LIFE AT FOUNTANE:

• Fountane offers an environment where all members are supported, challenged, recognized & given opportunities to grow to their fullest potential.
• Competitive pay
• Health insurance for spouses, kids, and parents.
• PF/ESI or equivalent
• Individual/team bonuses
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Fun/challenging variety of projects/industries
• Flexible workplace policy - remote/physical
• Flat organization - no micromanagement
• Individual contribution - set your deadlines
• Above all - culture that helps you grow exponentially!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Established in 2017, Fountane Inc is a Ventures Lab incubating and investing in new competitive technology businesses from scratch. Thus far, we’ve created half a dozen multi-million valuation companies in the US and a handful of sister ventures for large corporations, including Target, US Ventures, and Imprint Engine.

We’re a team of 80+ strong from around the world that are radically open-minded and believes in excellence, respecting one another, and pushing our boundaries to the furthest it's ever been.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Must have good analytical and problem solving skills.

Works as a Project Manager and reports directly to CTO/ VP

Manage daily/weekly scrums.

Able to perform and follow coding standards.

Perform R&D tasks if assigned and communicate with the Designer and UI team.

Taking leadership responsibilities and handling the team well

Strong Communication Skills.

About the job

FatherShops is a dynamic and innovative company seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our team. As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing project deliverables, timelines, and resources while implementing the Scrum methodology to ensure efficient project execution. If you have a proven track record in project management, a deep understanding of Scrum, and excellent client communication skills, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing and Overseeing Project Deliverables: You will be responsible for ensuring that project objectives are met by effectively managing and overseeing project deliverables, timelines, and available resources.

2. Implementing Scrum Methodology: Utilize the Scrum methodology to facilitate collaboration, productivity, and efficiency within the project team.

3. Developing and Maintaining Project Schedules: Create and maintain project schedules to meet deadlines and ensure successful project completion.

4. Client Interactions: Interact with clients, understand their requirements, and maintain excellent client relationships to ensure satisfaction and project success.

5. Proficiency in Jira: Demonstrate strong proficiency in using Jira for project tracking and management to keep projects on track and organized.

6. Prince2 Certification (Optional): Possessing a Prince2 certification is a plus and will be considered an additional advantage in your application.

7. Digital Agency Background (Desirable): Prior experience in a digital agency background is highly desirable, as it will enable you to navigate the specific challenges and dynamics of the industry effectively.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Proven Experience in Project Management:You should have a track record of successful project management, demonstrating your ability to plan, execute, and close projects effectively.

- In-Depth Knowledge of Scrum Methodology:A deep understanding of Scrum principles and practices is essential for implementing this agile framework in project management.

- Strong Project Scheduling and Resource Management Skills:You should be adept at creating and managing project schedules and efficiently allocating resources.

- Excellent Client Handling and Communication Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial to manage client expectations and maintain positive relationships.

- Familiarity with Jira:Experience with Jira for project tracking is essential for effective project management and collaboration.

- Prince2 Certification (Preferred but Not Mandatory):While a Prince2 certification is preferred, it is not mandatory, and relevant experience may compensate for its absence.

- Experience in a Digital Agency Background (Highly Valued): If you have prior experience in a digital agency background, your knowledge of industry-specific challenges and best practices will be highly valued.

• At FatherShops, we value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. If you are a motivated Project Manager looking to join a forward-thinking company and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply and be part of our exciting journey.

Responsible for end to end ownership of project deliverables and regular interactions with the clients to provide project status updates Work on the estimations for a given project Identify the risks and provide a mitigation plan promptly Responsible for generating reports, invoice and billing People responsibilities include ensuring optimal retention of talent and improving the performance of team members through continuous feedback Timely reporting of the projects to the client and management

Responsibilities include:

• Coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and scope. 
• Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor, and summarize the progress of the project. 
• Prepare reports for clients and internal stakeholders regarding the status of the project. 
• Work on the estimations for a given project. 
• Identify the risks and provide a mitigation plan promptly. 
• Generation of reports, invoices, and billing. 
• People's Management includes ensuring optimal retention of talent and improving the performance of team members through continuous feedback.
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Experience and Expertise: 

• Overall 7-12 years of experience and at least 4 years of project delivery management experience. 
• Should have worked on SaaS products and have experience in handling a team (at least 10-15). 
• Sound knowledge of SDLC, and quality process with respect to delivery management.
• Experience in Mobile application development and programming knowledge is a plus.
• Good presentation skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact with customers at all levels

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for monitoring project deliverables on day to day basis 
• Required to update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project's progress. 
• Assist, train, and ensure project team members with tasks that you have assigned to them. 
• Test the product modules and manage the change request, bug reports, etc. 
• Assist project managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and progress reports. 
• Facilitate communication between intern stakeholders, clients, vendors, and management. 

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. 
• 3+ years of relevant Project Management experience. 
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills for documentation, user stories, etc. 
• Proficient in MS Excel, and Presentation. Proficient in Jira, Confluence, and Notion is a plus. 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment. 
• Experience with project management tools and software. 
• Ability to identify project risks and issues, and develop mitigation plans.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the client from the start of each project to ensure you understand the project scope and vision
• Oversee the beginning of each turn-key project, including details like permit submission and design evaluations
• Create the schedule for each project and match talent to the job
• Process change orders
• Collaborate with the architect and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project
• Conduct meetings on-site with architect, client and construction crew.
• Prepare and submit project estimates to clients

Responsibilities:

• Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
• Coordinated internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments.
• Analyse project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that the project team adheres to project requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.
• Establish and maintain processes to manage scope over the project lifecycle, set project quality, and performance standards, and assess and manage risk within, and across, multiple projects.
• Structure and manage integrated, multi-track project performance databases for multiple digital, print, social, broadcast, and experiential projects, with an eye on overall progress.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with outside resources including third-party vendors and researchers.
• Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximise deliverable outputs.
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field.
• 4-11 years of project management and related experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (completed).
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, and timeline.

• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs in order to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement