Join Team CARFAX as a Manager - Project Services!
Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.
We’re seeking a Manager - Project Services to lead the Banking & Insurance and CARFAX For Police Project Services team that is focused on defining, planning, and implementing a diverse set of projects. You’ll work hand in hand with a team of project managers, a driven set of technologists, and business and technology leaders from across the enterprise. You’ll leverage and balance a passion for agile software development with application of sound project management practices. You’ll thrive in a team environment where you are well supported and can help launch “BEST-IN-MARKET” products to our customers.
This role has an expectation of 4 days in the office per week. This is subject to change based on future business needs.
What you’ll do:
- Manage a team of 5-7 Project Services team members, carrying out duties such as performance management, delegation and direction of work, and promotion of a positive and productive work environment
- Identify opportunities to build and enhance cohesion and interaction among the team, including facilitation of regular team and 1:1 meetings
- Lead, and mentor Project Managers in project management best practices, agile development team product ownership, analysis, and project delivery validation (QA/UAT) Support pre-project investigation and analysis combining business and technical context and provide project oversight, technical input and overall assistance to projects as needed
- Review project deliverables to ensure progress on and quality of all artifacts, ensure process/tool usage enables a consistent experience for all stakeholders
- Communicate regularly with Project Services, CARFAX Technology leadership and business on objective areas
- Lead and own project portfolio oversight and strategic alignment for assigned objective areas
- Partner with objective leaders/stakeholders and technical managers to establish and manage roadmaps, resolve challenges and ensure stakeholder satisfaction
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s Degree, or combination of 8+ years of combined experience in project/program management or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated ability to improve Project Management function and effectiveness by identifying opportunities and implementing process improvements
- Hands-on experience and comfort with managing multiple complex projects concurrently
- Proven ability to successfully lead project teams of 10+ people across multiple locations
- Proven history of promoting sound and proven project management practices including the delivery of projects using an agile methodology
- Use of project management tools such as Confluence and Jira, and excellent command of MS Office Suite
- PMI certifications including PMP, PMI-ACP, and Scrum Alliance certifications such as CSPO or CSM are strongly preferred
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
- 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
- 401(k) / DCCP matching
- Annual bonus program
- Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website: https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits
Don’t just take our word for it:
- 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
- 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
- 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
- 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work
