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Do it Best Corp. Project Manager (Traditional & Agile) in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Project Manager (Traditional & Agile)
Location: Fort Wayne, IN Level: Salaried Division / Department: Administration Reporting to position: Manager of the Enterprise Project Management Office Travel: Minimal
About the role: We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our projects using a variety of project management methodologies including Agile. This role requires a versatile individual who can adapt to the needs of each project, ensuring efficient delivery while maintaining the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both traditional project management principles and Agile practices, able to seamlessly switch between these approaches as required. Responsibilities include:
Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to deadlines and within budget, employing traditional or Agile methodologies
Coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders to drive accountability throughout project timelines.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential concerns or issues, and devise contingency plans.
Adopt and apply best practices in project management, including risk management, quality assurance, and change management.
Education and Experience:
3+ years of Project Management experience
Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting teamwork
Proven experience in project management, including traditional and/or Agile methodologies.
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience leading software development projects in an Agile environment.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Certification in Project Management (PMP, CAPM) and/or Agile methodologies (CSM, ACP) is highly desirable.
Skills and Abilities:
Influence others without authority
Coaching and mentoring
Solid servant leadership experience
Experience in change management
Excellent communication skills
Benefits available to you:
Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision with a premium free plan available
Paid time off to foster work/life balance
Profit sharing
Bonus Pay opportunities
Retirement funding opportunities
Education reimbursement
Health club reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities
About Do it Best: At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based and member-owned hardware & lumber/building material buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. We have made it our philosophy to serve over 3,800 member-owned locations across the United States and in over 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services to increase our member’s market share and profitability. By reaching over $4 billion in annual sales, Do it Best is the second largest co-op in the industry. Our success stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.