[Remote] Project Manager - Advanced

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clarus Technology is seeking an Advanced Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from concept through delivery. The role partners with Product, Engineering, Data, Infrastructure, and Business teams, guiding Agile delivery, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Champion Agile methodologies, including Scrum, and hybrid delivery approaches
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups
• Coach teams on Agile best practices to improve delivery predictability, quality, and team effectiveness
• Lead the organization to best practices in reporting, dashboarding, and analytical excellence
• Partner with Product Owners and Engineering Leaders to prioritize work and maximize business value
• Lead multiple concurrent technical projects and strategic initiatives across engineering and business teams
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies
• Participate with intake, prioritization, and product roadmap analysis
• Drive projects from inception through deployment while ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Facilitate decision-making and remove obstacles that may impact delivery timelines
• Mentor team members in project delivery and Agile execution
• Mature our delivery process, fostering continuous improvement
• Coach stakeholders and leaders on Agile principles, change management
• Encourage continuous improvement through retrospective action planning and performance feedback
• Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders
• Provide executive-level reporting and dashboarding on project health, risks, dependencies, and delivery status
• Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language and vice versa
• Facilitate alignment across teams and departments to ensure successful outcomes
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Design, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Data teams
• Understand technical architectures, system integrations, APIs, cloud platforms, and software development lifecycles
• Support planning and execution of large-scale technology transformations and platform initiatives
• Ensure that technical dependencies and architectural requirements are incorporated into project plans

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of project or program management experience in technology organizations
• 5+ years managing complex software development or enterprise technology projects
• Strong experience leading Agile/Scrum delivery teams
• Demonstrated success managing multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with Azure DevOps, and project management tools
• Energetic, outgoing, and highly collaborative
• Natural coach and mentor with a servant leadership mindset
• Confident communicator who can engage executives, customers, and technical teams
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Positive attitude with a passion for helping teams succeed
• Comfortable in highly ambiguous environment
• You must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certification
• PMP or equivalent
• Experience in cloud technologies, Azure preferred
• Background working with software engineering, data platforms, APIs, or enterprise systems
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced, or transformational business environments

Benefits

• This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
• Remote – USA; candidates able to work in a Hybrid capacity from Chicago, IL are preferred.
• Hours are flexible, but availability during core business hours (Eastern or Central) is expected.
• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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