About Critigen

Critigen is a global leader in technology consulting and geospatial systems development.  We develop innovative applications using the best technology out there. Our project managers, developers, and analysts help our clients capture, manage and visualize their data and business information. We are curious by nature and serve as valued consultants and trusted advisors to our clients. Our team enjoys the freedom to explore new processes, tools, and methods, and apply them in a collaborative, team environment.  As a company, we are progressive and diverse and always strive to do the best for our clients, our teammates and the world.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Project Manager with experience managing web-based and mobile software development projects who can work across multiple disciplines and industries to deliver creative  and impactful geospatial solutions for our clients. As a critical member of our highly skilled team, you will work in a fast-paced environment to help define, plan and deliver solutions, while concurrently assimilating new technologies and tasks. You will collaborate with your team to manage and organize multiple concurrent projects (your portfolio) while applying your experience in resource allocation, budgeting and task management.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional with excellent communication skills who is looking to acquire new skills and experience with our consulting and professional services environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work with sales and/or technical teams to develop project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Manage projects of varying size and complexity, from project planning through to project completion.
  • Coordinate all aspects of project delivery: requirements, design, implementation, QA, deployment and ongoing support.
  • Support translating business requirements to proposed technical solutions.
  • Use agile project management methodologies to execute projects, selecting approaches and scaling appropriately per client and project requirements in a consulting environment.
  • Communicate constructively with emotional intelligence and respect for all team members, including working effectively with international clients and stakeholders.
  • Define, develop, manage and document project schedule/milestones.
  • Facilitate project reviews and process improvement, and project wrap up reflective meetings.
  • Proactively drive project-related issues to appropriate resolution, and plan contingencies and mitigation due to project-related risks.
  • Develop strong cross-functional relationships with other technical resources with the company.
  • Facilitate and participate in status meetings with stakeholders.
  • Participate in recruiting, on-boarding, project-scoping and business development endeavors.

Required Qualifications

  • 2-5 years’ experience managing projects in a software development or technical field
  • BS in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience working in consulting or a client project delivery environment.
  • Industry background and experience with custom designed, full lifecycle software development projects
  • Exposure to both Agile and Waterfall projects.
  • Great communicator with all levels of colleagues and clients.
  • Exposure to geospatial technologies and data
  • Demonstrated ability to engage in local, national and international communities of practices relevant to our technical domains.

Highly Desirable Candidate Qualities

  • Experience working with a broad range of open source technologies.
  • Ability to support business development by articulating the company’s value proposition as it relates to project delivery.
  • Adequate technical background to critically assess the work of implementation teams
  • Able to implement processes and structure for project teams
  • Highly motivated and independent
  • Value diversity and seek to encourage all voices
  • Available for periodic international travel including Europe and Africa

Critigen is growing rapidly and taking on new, exciting challenges in the technology sector. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage all of our team members to promote a safe and open space for all Critigen staff to thrive.  If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we look forward to hearing from you!