Coe Truman Technologies (CTT) is seeking a Project Manager with experience managing product development teams in both an agile software development environment and a legacy maintenance development environment.  This position is responsible for leading the teams to drive scenarios from ideas to completed software. The primary role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize development projects according to deadlines. This includes identifying bottlenecks and managing the efforts of staff and third-party resources in order to deliver projects according to plan. This position is located in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications:

BS in computer or information science, mathematics, engineering, or management information systems  or equivalent work experience

7-10 years of IT project management experience; PMP Certification or similar (preferred)

2+ years of staff or resource management experience

Experience utilizing a formal project methodology

Experience as a Scrum Master or leading an agile team

Expert in MS Office tools: Excel/Word/Access/PowerPoint and Team Foundation Server

Exceptional planning and organizational skills including project scheduling, budget tracking, resource allocation, and impact analysis around project changes

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management

Ability to negotiate acceptable solutions to complex problems across multiple business and/or technical areas

Ability to cope with changing priorities and multiple assignments

Essential Duties:

Leads product development teams in both an agile software development environment and a legacy maintenance development environment

Collects feedback through agile practices such as burndown charts and retrospectives, and interprets trends in order to promote continuous improvement

Works with Product Managers to understand the vision, objectives, and intended RIO behind the enhancements, initiatives, and platforms being proposed for development

Collaborates effectively with management and other groups within the Product Development team across geographically dispersed sites

Tracks and reports on the state of design, test, and product quality during all phases of product development; identifies project risks, and determines strategies to address them

Creates and maintains the resource utilization mechanism

Effectively manages the bug process

Maintains and tunes agile and maintenance software development life cycle processes

Directly manages the performance of two product development staff: provides direction on assigned duties, serves as an escalation point of contact, and ensures ongoing professional development

Manages the activities, process, metrics, and relationship with offshore vendor  

Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to:

Laura Calabrese

Human Resources Manager

500 N. Michigan Ave.

Suite 800

Chicago, IL 60611

lcalabrese@coetruman.com

We are always interested in speaking with talented individuals with a passion for creating great software and delivering exceptional client service.  In addition to working in a high tech, fast-paced environment, CTT offers an extensive benefits package to our team, including:

- Paid medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

- Paid dental insurance

- Paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

- 401(k) with a generous company match

- 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year

- 8 paid holidays

- Optional pre-tax accounts for health care and dependent care