Job Description:

The Project Manager will partner with Product Management, Engineering, and key stakeholders throughout the organization to deliver digital software projects. The Project Manager will lead multiple projects to enhance the digital footprint of our customers. Responsibilities include planning and execution of assigned initiatives, developing and maintaining capacity plans and financial forecasts, managing risk and issues, and providing regular status reports. Responsibilities also include proactive identification and removal of impediments and fostering continuous improvement.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of assigned projects using agile and waterfall methodologies
• Anticipate and mitigate risks, dependencies, and impediments; facilitate resolutions, communicate mitigation plans, and escalate delays appropriately
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors (onshore, nearshore and offshore) 
• Analyze problems and make recommendations for improvements, including identifying and evaluating opportunities for growth, reduce operating expenses and improve performance
• Assist in the definition of scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Create and maintain forecast of resource availability, allocation, and capitalization
• Develop pragmatic and appropriate plans to monitor and communicate progress
• Identify and escalate issues to senior leadership as needed
• Measure team and portfolio performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Establish, maintain, and manage the relationships with technology leads, PMO, stakeholders and vendors 
• Support Product Management, Product Owner, and UI/UX functions
• Perform scrum master responsibilities as needed
• Manage initiatives and projects through the software development lifecycle (SLDC) phases, from backlog through business rollout
• Assist in the design and implementation of methodologies, processes and tools; continually monitor and improve delivery excellence for assigned team(s) and portfolio(s)
• Assist with product road mapping through close coordination with teams and stakeholders across Invitation Homes

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience.
• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant project management experience required.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Proven judgment and ability to manage portfolios of work
• Solid understanding of project management and agile principles, with the ability to teach and coach others
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management and communication skills 
• Effective documentation and reporting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Prefer experience with QuickBase, Jira and Confluence

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Agile training and certifications (CSM, CPO, etc.) are a plus

Other Requirements

• Must maintain professional appearance. 
• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; Overtime may be required for this position. 

About 10Pearls:

10Pearls is a global, purpose-driven digital technology partner helping our clients re-imagine, digitalize ‎and accelerate their businesses. As an end-to-end digital partner, 10Pearls helps businesses create transformative ‎digital products incorporating emerging technologies and utilizing our broad expertise in ‎product management, UI/UX, cloud architecture, software development, data science, cybersecurity, and quality assurance. 10Pearls’ clients include Global 2000 enterprises, high-growth mid-size ‎businesses, and exciting start-ups across several industries, including healthcare, financial services, ‎energy, education, real estate, and retail. ‎Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, 10Pearls has a far-reaching global presence with delivery centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and South Asia.  

The ‎Washington Post has referred to 10Pearls as a double-bottom-line company that balances profits with our responsibility to our communities. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List for the last four years and awarded the #1 Most Diverse Midsize Company in Greater Washington by the Washington Business Journal, we leverage the passions and intelligence of our people to ensure we deliver solutions ‎that meet and exceed our clients’ needs. 

We are growing rapidly and looking for talented people to join our team. If you are seeking an opportunity to make an impact with an innovative company, we would love to meet you! 

We offer a competitive compensation package, including the below benefits for full-time employees:

• Strong medical, dental, and vision plans with 60% of premiums for employees and their dependents covered by 10Pearls
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) for the high deductible health plan option
• Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match and immediate vesting after 90 days of employment
• Flexible paid time off for vacation, sick/wellness, and personal leave; separate paid parental leave program
• Employer-paid short term, long term, life, and AD&D insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance programs, including life & AD&D, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity for employees and dependents
• Full access to Tysons Corner Headquarters office with amenities: a state-of-the-art gym, fully stocked kitchen with snacks and cold brew coffee on tap, and free parking on-site

10Pearls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace.