Senior Project Manager; hybrid-Minnesota

DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.

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This is a full time employee position, not contract or consult

Please, no agencies

Today, DRC's business units serve the K-12 and adult education sector, Federal and state governments, licensure boards and associations, and commercial clients worldwide!

DRC has more than thirty years of proven experience in reporting and analytics, supporting Educational Technology (Ed Tech), Federal Research, and Commercial Services. We're committed to being an innovative and disruptive force in the reporting and analytics space as a company. We desire to provide modern, cloud-based advanced analytics solutions that create value and drive progress.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated senior project manager who has a technical background, proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and solve problems, and a track‑record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.

• Manage expectations and scope of work with both the development team and stakeholders
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact and work with implementation teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources.
• Facilitate Release Planning readiness by preparing development backlogs that drive the Release.
• Establish and communicate release cadences.
• Facilitate project team discussions; asks appropriate questions; identifies gaps in the project plan; identifies assumptions; manages risk; negotiates disagreements; finds creative solutions.
• Understand dependencies of other projects within Information Technology
• Manage quality into the software development lifecycle through adopted methodology

• 4+ years Project Management background
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies and tools
• Strong facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills; ability to successfully direct the work of others
• Exposure to teams that do software development and/or data development
• Familiarity with change management/release management
• Experience using JIRA or similar project management tools
• Managing the JIRA board and assist with sprint planning
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• Understanding of the workflow of a technical organization

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field OR equivalent experience
• Local candidate to Minnesota preferred for hybrid work schedule
• PMP is helpful

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Atlassian, Google suite, Lucid Charts, and applicable data analytics tools
• Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups
• Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Set and meet deadlines and manage multiple job functions simultaneously

DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Data Recognition Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The salary range is a guideline. Compensation will be based on skills, knowledge, and experience.

DRC offers a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to make choices that best meet their current and future needs.

• We offer many benefits, including medical, wellness, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• DRC also offers a generous paid time off policy and community service leave.