Project Manager

Summary

Connecture, Inc. provides health plan data and enrollment solutions that help consumers find and enroll in Medicare plans. The Project Manager will manage company-wide technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, serve as Scrum manager, and oversee production release activities from initiation through completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage company-wide strategic projects from planning through execution, including large-scale initiatives such as cloud migration and infrastructure projects
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple departments including R&D, Customer Success, Operations, and Engineering to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes
• Serve as Scrum manager for development teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Coordinate production release cycles, including identification, tracking, and prioritization of production tickets and deployment coordination
• Develop and execute communication plans for major projects, including customer communication strategies and stakeholder updates
• Maintain project documentation, timelines, roadmaps, and status reports for executive leadership and stakeholders
• Track project metrics, manage budgets and resources, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with team leads and technical stakeholders to resolve blockers and ensure project momentum

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• * Minimum 3 years of project management experience in a software development or technology environment
• * Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders in complex project environments
• * Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience facilitating sprint ceremonies
• * Familiarity with project management tools (required); experience with Jira is a plus but not required
• * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• * Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs
• * Project Management & Leadership: + Strategic project planning and execution. + Stakeholder management and communication. + Risk management and mitigation. + Budget and resource management
• * Agile & Scrum: + Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience. + Agile ceremonies facilitation and coaching. + Backlog management and sprint planning
• * Project Management Tools: + Jira (preferred but not required)
• + Project tracking and reporting tools. + Confluence or documentation platforms
• * Technical Acumen: + Understanding of software development lifecycle and technical concepts. + Ability to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders
• The remote position is eligible for anyone in the U.S. however, preference will be given to candidates in Milwaukee and Raleigh, NC
• * Sitting 75% of the time
• * Ability to work longer hours as needed
• * Ability to travel occasionally for company meetings and events

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• * Minimum 3 years of project management experience in a software development or technology environment
• * Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders in complex project environments
• * Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience facilitating sprint ceremonies
• * Familiarity with project management tools (required); experience with Jira is a plus but not required
• * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• * Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs

Nice to Haves

• * Project Management & Leadership: + Strategic project planning and execution. + Stakeholder management and communication. + Risk management and mitigation. + Budget and resource management
• * Agile & Scrum: + Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience. + Agile ceremonies facilitation and coaching. + Backlog management and sprint planning
• * Project Management Tools: + Jira (preferred but not required)
• + Project tracking and reporting tools. + Confluence or documentation platforms
• * Technical Acumen: + Understanding of software development lifecycle and technical concepts. + Ability to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders
• The remote position is eligible for anyone in the U.S. however, preference will be given to candidates in Milwaukee and Raleigh, NC
• * Sitting 75% of the time
• * Ability to work longer hours as needed
• * Ability to travel occasionally for company meetings and events

Benefits

• Culture for Growth
• Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefit
• World Class Career Development Programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 3 weeks of vacation plus 5 personal days to recharge
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP program
• Remote work arrangement
• Casual work environment
• Opportunity to learn
• Award-winning culture