Digital Project Manager

Epitec

Job Title: Digital Project Manager

Job Type: W2 Contract

Location: Peoria, IL (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

• Epitec is seeking a Digital Project Manager who will have responsibility to support multiple Aftermarket Digital Products within an Agile methodology environment.

• The candidate will need to drive work efforts, coordinate iteration planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups, while balancing resource demands between the products.

• The candidate will also need to report project status to Manager on a regular cadence and develop solutions for project roadblocks.

• Typical customers include internal employees within multiple business products.

• In addition, this person may have direct relationships with Data Managers, Product Managers and Owners, and, in some cases, Sr Managers.

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm CST. Mostly remote, but 1-2 days per week in office in Peoria, IL; working with a worldwide team.

• Pay Rate: $50 - $54/hourly depending on optional benefits plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day activities of 2 projects/products, including overseeing project responsibilities and schedules.

• Coordinating various meetings for Iteration planning, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

• Creating Azure DevOps and Aha! reporting for management use.

• Directing and motivating project team.

• Managing deliverables to ensure that service expectations are achievable, developed, and met.

• Monitoring sprint results for significant deviations.

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

• Analyze resource needs to plan and assess the timeline feasibility of projects.

• Participate in the development and alignment of project roadmaps.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, complex, and dynamic environment.

Required Education and Experience:

• Requires 5+ years of job-related experience, typically in eBusiness, digital products, IT, or digital analytics.

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.

• 2+ years of project coordinating, including basic communication and change management planning.

• 2+ years of basic skills working with people from different backgrounds and cultures, internally and externally, and the ability to resolve differences and issues.

• Strong working knowledge of Azure DevOps and/or Aha.

• Excellent knowledge of Agile Methodology (preferred Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and work effectively with diverse groups of peers and business partners.

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time while driving work in team environment.

• Detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program.
• Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.

Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.

How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.

What is the result?

Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.