Senior Agile Technical Project Manager (Hybrid)

Detroit Labs is a digital innovation studio that transforms the way our clients do business by launching bold and cutting edge technology solutions that deliver key results to our partners. Since 2011, we’ve built genuine relationships with high profile clients based on respect, trust, and results. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values people - providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive professionally, exceed client expectations, and be themselves at work.

Detroit Labs OnSite Business Unit is looking for experienced Senior Agile Technical Project Managers to join an exciting project with an existing client that drives game-changing automotive technology. This role will work on connected vehicle services for customers owning vehicles with connected capabilities across the USA and Canada. These systems consist of several backend, frontend, and middleware applications. The systems integrate with the connectivity units inside the vehicle, and enable features like the ability to remotely start the vehicle, view parking locations, Alexa voice commands, and many more. As a full time member of our OnSite Business Unit team, we prioritize your individual career growth by providing optional check-in support, a yearly retro, and access to a variety of learning resources to ensure you are always growing and working towards your goals.

This is a full-time salaried hybrid role located in Auburn Hills, MI. You must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.Requirements8+ years of experience managing software development projectsProficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)Experience executing Agile ceremonies and events such as Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, and Refinement sessionsExperience managing Agile artifacts such as Sprint Backlogs, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder prioritiesProficiency in Agile tools such as Confluence, JIRA, Visio, and Azure DevOpsExperience managing cross-functional team of software developers, analysts, DevOps engineers, and QA resources, with experience in leading all phases of the software development lifecycleExperience identifying, assessing, and proactively mitigating risks through the software development lifecycleAbility to address, escalate, and resolve project roadblocksExceptional leadership skills and an ability to foster a collaborative team environmentA background in coding/software development is a plusDetroit Labs is not currently able to hire candidates who will reside outside of the United States during their term of employmentResponsibilities

Oversee and prioritize multiple high-profile projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and resource allocationProvide communication and documentation for all project progress and deliverablesFoster an environment of cooperation and collaboration with corporate management, business leaders, and stakeholdersCoach, mentor, develop and lead a best-in-class development team capable of delivering excellent results through agile iterative development methodologies to solving complex technical and business challengesReport to senior executives on the progress of individual projects and the overall programEnsure development and delivery is aligned with prioritized program roadmap targets and Release Management processesParticipate in the creation of project budgets for the individual project components, and prepare cost estimates for the programExercise independent judgment and discretion in overall project management by prioritizing, planning and tracking project progress.Lead technical decisions and solutioning to minimize the duration and severity of business impacts leveraging ITIL standards, and to ensure up-time and stability SLAs are achievedProvide high quality service to our business customers as a primary support contact for our applicationsProvide technical direction through the outlining of “stories” and sprints to the Connected Services development team supporting the customer web portal, Liferay platform, architecture, technical solutions and codeWork a hybrid work schedule, coming into the Auburn hills office a minimum of three days per weekBenefitsThe salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000, commensurate with experienceFull medical, dental, vision benefits401K contribution and matching optionsPaid vacationParental leave programMonthly budgets for “team fun” bonding eventsFree lunch for various company meetings and Lunch & LearnsAccess to our mentorship opportunities and employee resource groups (ERGs)Volunteer opportunitiesAll-company remote-friendly activitiesPlenty of Detroit Labs swag