Sr IT Project Manager, Custom Development (PMP Certified)

What you will be doing:

• Manage projects to deliver multiple concurrent custom software solutions in scope, on time, and on budget.
• Build stellar relationships and create positive and predictable customer experiences by continually understanding customers’ needs, providing proper context, and setting clear expectations.
• Work with external and internal stakeholders to refine technical and functional requirements, control scope, manage risk/accountability, communicate status, and facilitate user acceptance testing. 
• Interact with a wide variety of internal teams including our team of UI/UX designers, software engineers, and quality assurance analysts; sales reps; customer success managers; and our support team.
• Own and maintain reporting of projects’ data in various systems (SalesForce, JIRA, Asana, etc…)
• Be (or quickly become) well-versed in Instructure’s products.

Here’s what you will need to know/have:

• PMP Certified
• Advanced knowledge of agile project management, with PMP and/or Scrum certification preferred
• Solid foundation (5+ years) in project management as the lead project manager using both waterfall and agile project management methodologies
• Experience with SDLC documentation and processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate and communicate technical concepts, plans, and processes to both technical and non-technical users.
• Monster work ethic, mad organizational skills, and obsessive attention to detail.
• Constructively gives and takes direction and is generally cool to work with.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field (or 5+ years of relevant experience).
• Understanding how SaaS and APIs work.
• Experience in the LMS industry, educational technology, and/or a fast-paced technical environment.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure

• Competitive salary and 401k 
• Paid medical, dental, disability, and life insurance 
• HSA program, vision, voluntary life, and AD&D 
• Lots of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules 
• Fitness club memberships
• Fully-stocked kitchens and catered lunches 
• iMac or Macbooks