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The Subway Mission:
The Project manager is accountable for the successful delivery of project scope and product features to market. This role must be able to deliver using "standard" waterfall and / or agile delivery methods. For the Product manager role the person is responsible for key functional areas of the assigned product and in effect is the SME for any questions and clarifications related to product functionality and roadmap. For assigned projects the PM needs to adhere to and deliver the agreed scope to the aligned budget and timeline. For assigned products the focus is to develop a deep understanding of users, the market place, competitors and future trends that relate to the product.
For both responsivities the manager will work closely with the Portfolio lead, Scrum Master and delivery team. This manager role is responsible delivery and sign off of user stories, ensuring priorities are aligned to delivery plan, and all functional requirements are organized and documented. Ultimately this role is accountable to lead and manage the successful delivery of project and product features to market on time, on budget, and within scope in accordance with business priorities. Throughout the project or product lifecycle, the manager provides clear status and manages risk mitigation.
The Subway Challenge:
- Work closely with the Pillar portfolio leads to align to project scope or product vision and roadmap.
- Track and prioritize the product backlog, in collaboration with the Portfolio Manager, to ensure maximum value items are prioritized and aligned to business strategy.
- Lead the project and product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities with all stakeholders.
- Plan, prioritize and manage project scope and product feature backlog and development of requirements and user stories where appropriate.
- Work closely with internal and external customers and stakeholders, including any third parties to gather business requirements and define software functionality, throughout the release lifecycle, from inception to general release to ongoing support. May also work with internal and/or external development teams and vendor partners to deliver project objectives.
- Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects. Assess and resolve all high priority project risks as they are encountered. Ensure all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the company.
- Provide regular guidance and support to the project and/or delivery team to ensure the team is informed, on-track and will deliver tasks successfully and ensure the delivery team has an adequate amount of tasks to work on.
- Ensure all projects meet success parameters and ROI targets stated in business case. May manage multiple complex projects/products simultaneously that cross different business units and/or companies. Responsible for overall project success, business objectives, project budget and ROI.
- Lead the project or product team ensuring the teams are clear on vision and direction to provide business context.
- Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/ project or Sprint goals.
- Lead the project or product team ensuring the teams are clear on vision and direction to provide business context.
- Validate all requirements, stories meet acceptance criteria, has the appropriate acceptance tests and accept requirements and stories as appropriate only if it passes all validations.
- Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/ project or Sprint goals.
Your Subway Super Powers:
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or other technical discipline or related experience.
- 8-10 years’ experience in software development desired.
- 6+ years’ experience as a Product Owner, Project Manager, Product Management or Business Analyst.
- SCRUM Product Owner Certification Required. PMI certification or equivalent preferred.
- Proficient with the Project and Portfolio Management Tools (Visio, MS Project, Clarity, etc.).
- Understanding of software development lifecycles (i.e. Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, Iterative).
- Strong technical background and significant experience with SDLC in an Agile environment.
- Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ALM tools such as TFS or Jira.
- Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment.
- Comfort with ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to influence across and up in the organization.
- In depth understanding of project management concepts.
Subway Benefits:
- Ample PTO available with 9 paid holidays!
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
- 401k with 6% match.
- FREE breakfast and lunch everyday! Also Dry-cleaning pickup and delivery service, ATM and
- Postal Services on-site. Coming soon: On-site Daycare openings!
- Life, STD and LTD plans available.
- Fun office environment with family feel to it.
- Membership to the GE Credit Union available.
- Discounts on programs/services available.
- Wellness and weight loss programs.
- Holiday parties!
The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milford, CT 06461: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Agile: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PMI Certification (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milford, CT 06461
