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The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Essential Functions Work with the project team to establish project plans; develop business objectives and scope; define requirements; determine project deliverables; identify work tasks and estimates; build the right team to do the work. Monitor the progress of the team; manage scope by identifying changes; estimating the impact to project objectives schedule and budget, recommending resolution. Manage issues by identifying, tracking and driving them to resolution Manage project progress against schedule and budget, proactively resolving problems. Coordinate project change management requirements; attend scheduled CAB meetings to represent project change requirements; ensure necessary change control procedures are followed by project team. Report status at the appropriate level to steering committees, project team, business users, stakeholders, and IT management. Enables team in scrum development and product releases according to roadmaps for delivery Facilitation of scrum ceremonies, including release planning, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint retrospective, sprint review and ensuring full team engagement. Work with the Product Owners to support short and long-term release planning, and to maintain backlog health in preparation for execution. Guide Product Owners and Scrum teams in Minimum Viable Product (MVP) discussions. Administer metrics tracking and other duties on behalf of the team Anticipate, addresses and negotiate potential or actual impediments to team delivery (cultural barriers, logistical challenges) Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in technology or equivalent project management experience. 2 to 3 years of progressive project management / Agile responsibilities as a project manager or Scrum Master role applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Disclaimers  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. School Specialty, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

The Development Manager is responsible for managing technical delivery teams, with focus on technical excellence and high-performance culture. They manage development and delivery of technology solutions. Support and deliver IT and Technology Development Strategy. Ensure that technology solutions are fit-for-purpose and aligned with architectural principles, standards and roadmaps. They develop coding and development standards, ensuring solutions are suitably assured and of quality. Develop and maintain effective ways of working throughout the department and organization. Lead transition of solutions to outsource partner and into live service, where applicable. They provide support and mentoring to technical team leads, including talent and succession planning. Lead and manage technical delivery resources. Summary of Essential Job Functions Responsible for the leadership and management within Technology Development, including education, mentoring, coaching and leading of teams, to promote a culture of service innovation and delivery. To support the Technology Development Strategy to meet organization goals and objectives, and to improve the quality of service it delivers both internally and externally. Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and focus on delivering excellence, quality and value for the customer and business. Responsible for the quality and technical approach taken by teams, ensuring it aligns with Company and IT Strategy. This would include both onshore and offshore teams and/or outsource partners. To ensure that development activity aligns with SSI's technology standards, principles, architecture roadmaps, service management standards, and customer experience framework. Furthermore, to support development and definition of technical standards and approach. Create and Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and outsource partners. Responsible for acquisition and management of talent within team, ensuring appropriate blend and breadth of skills aligned to current and future technology roadmaps Responsible for quality of solutions delivered, ensuring that appropriate development standards are maintained and followed, including compliance with required standards, including NISN, SOX, PCI and Data Protection. Working across Technology Development and IT to support delivery of technical solutions, and implementation of large enhancements and change initiatives. Ensure that financial impact is considered at each stage, including TCO; that procurement/financial framework is adhered to, and budget impact is specified and agreed with the IT Director. Responsible for technical design and implementation of software solutions. Maintain detailed application and domain knowledge to support technical teams, as appropriate. Use Waterfall and Agile methodologies to maintain a strong focus on delivery priorities, holding others to account for delivery, and swiftly responding to changing requirements. Lead and develop high performing teams, supporting Agile working practices, and a digital delivery culture. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in technology 8+ years industry experience 8+ years project delivery experience managing large or complex technical development / integrations projects as a Project Manager, Technical Lead or Lead Developer Must possess combination of technical depth, written/verbal communication, project management, and client management skills Self-sufficiency in problem solving and knowledge acquisition from resources throughout the company Disclaimers  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. School Specialty, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.