Project Manager (Traditional & Agile)

**Project Manager (Traditional & Agile)

Location** Fort Wayne, IN Level Salaried

Division / Department: Information Technology

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
• 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: We’re the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.

Culture: Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission: Making the best even better

Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams