Sr. Software Project Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

MentorMate provides an open and fun culture that uniquely talented professionals find rewarding. We blend a high degree of autonomy with the support and collaboration you need to do the job. We value unique thought, creativity, and exceptional problem-solving skills in all of our team members. If you fit this description, we want to talk to you.

We are a global digital solutions firm that’s pioneered mobile since 2001. We’re experienced planners, designers, developer and marketers. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, healthcare to retail and everything in between, MentorMate offers tailored solutions to meet our clients digital needs. In every engagement, we take a disciplined approach that expedites progress and improves results.

MentorMate is a three-time consecutive winner on the Inc. 500 | 5000 and Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Fast 50 lists. Today, we have over 300 talented, full-time employees in the U.S. and Europe and have delivered over 800 projects worldwide.

See what we're all about at http://mentormate.com.

Job Description

The role of the Project Manager at MentorMate is to plan, execute, and finalize custom software development projects to achieve 100% client satisfaction. This includes allocating resources and coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan for multiple clients.

Qualifications

  • Six or more years experience leading software development teams.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Superior problem-solving skills: able to quickly assess a situation and devise a solution before an issue turns into a problem.
  • Able to manage multiple development projects for multiple clients simultaneously.  
  • Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines and cultures.
  • Proficient in Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive) and MS Office.
  • Working knowledge of web and/or mobile technologies.  
  • Agile/ Scrum Master experience preferred.
  • Offshore experience preferred.

Additional Information

As a Project Manager, you will:

  • Manage software project development from beginning to end using Agile methods.
  • Define project scope, goals and deliverables to support client business needs in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Create project plans, scope documents, schedules and forecasts.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations and status to team members and stakeholders.
  • Draft and submit budget proposals, manage the project to the client’s budget, and recommend budget changes when necessary.
  • Build, develop, and grow relationships with clients and team members.
  • Coach, mentor, and motivate project team members to achieve 100% Client Satisfaction.
  • Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Benefits & Perks:
  • Full-time employment
  • Competitive salary based on experience 
  • Benefits including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life and 401K
  • An open, collaborative, fun environment 
  • A fully stocked kitchen with free beverages
  • Free company lunch every Wednesday
  • Prime location in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis
  • Subsidized parking 
  • Ping pong, Foosball, and grand piano

The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated and driven to perform at the peak of his or her abilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Availability: Immediate

Experience: 6+ years of project or team leadership

Compensation: DOE

Location: Minneapolis

Travel: 0-20%

Hours: 8am to 5pm, M-F