Project Manager

Job Description

Tag1 Consulting, a global technology consulting firm, is the 2nd all-time leading contributor to the Drupal platform, specializing in architecting, optimizing, and securing large-scale systems. Our unparalleled history of major open source contributions, client list, partnerships with global agencies and the leading platform providers, along with our stewardship of the Drupal platform itself sets Tag1 apart as a leader in the Drupal industry. We provide expert insight into configuration and infrastructure management, security, performance, HA, disaster recovery, and Drupal development services. We have architected and optimized infrastructure and code for Fortune 100s, governments, higher-education, not-for-profits, and startups.

We’re searching for a highly-skilled, senior Project Manager/Scrum Master to contribute to Tag1’s growth and help us provide excellent value/service, guide development teams, and maintain cross-team communications. Plus, we are 100% remote. 

Objectives of this Role

• Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance and delivery, providing vision, direction, and support

• Lead short-term contract projects from requirements list through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budgets, and project implementation plans, and supporting developers to enable them to deliver results.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments, while providing excellent customer service
• Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

• Backlog refinement & creating/resolving tickets

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain processes to manage scope over the project lifecycle, setting project quality, and performance standards

• Assessing and managing risk within – and across – multiple projects
• Schedule and run meetings with development teams and client managers
• Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs

• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years managing software development projects — project management/scrum master/technical leadership experience

• Hands-on project experience in developing web technologies and software platforms
• Proven success working with all levels of management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading remote/distributed teams in various time zones
• Experience facilitating Agile sprints
• Knowledge of Scrum principles and ceremonies

• Servant leadership skills in team empowerment, continuous improvement, and eliminating blockers 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master

• Participation in an Open Source software community
• Familiarity with Drupal or another Content Management Systems for website development
• Experience coaching and educating project teams to strengthen team members’ capabilities and skill sets
• Experience with enterprise-level software development for large corporations
• Senior management/Program Management experience with global remote teams

• Fluent in roadmap and backlog management using issue tracking software

If interested, please send an introductory email and resume to “careers @ tag1consulting.com” and we will be in touch!