Cracker Barrel
Sr. IT Project Manager
Cracker Barrel, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States, 37090
WHY CRACKER BARREL
What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like...Care beyond the table
- At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong.Opportunities to fill your cup
- Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you'll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning.A warm welcome
- For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People® brand that inspires a "home away from home" feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams - from the newest to the most tenured employees.Serving up the care - and career - you crave.
WHAT YOU'LL DODirect and manage IT projects within the organization. IT Project Manager/Scrum Master with experience in agile scrum that can support maturing teams by improving estimate tuning, monitoring burn down to understand the team's productivity/capacity, and intervening when planned activities are getting off track. Responsible for guiding the team to follow processes correctly, stay focused to accomplish tasks during the sprint, and remove blockers.
Coordinate, plan, monitor, and oversee technology projects following IT project processes. Facilitate work with Agile Frameworks. Coach team members in agile framework. Interact closely with Product Owners, including meetings, presentations, and various communications to assess all technical needs and communicate with the appropriate technical areas (development, infrastructure, network, etc.) expectations and status. Oversee projects in a traditional Project Manager role when applicable. Interact closely with all project stakeholders, define deliverables, assign individual responsibilities, identify resources needed, develop timelines, and hold team members accountable. Provide updates to stakeholders using agile and/or classic waterfall methods when applicable. Analyze how systems and processes work within the organization and help develop ways to use systems to increase organizational efficiency. At the direction of leadership, research new and emerging technology that could benefit the organization. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of existing systems and identify alternative technology solutions. Coordinate and lead scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospective meetings and daily standups). Work with cross-functional team members to resolve conflicts and removes obstacles Guide the IT development teams to higher scrum maturity Engage user and management in intra company partnerships resulting in long term positive solutions and processes for the benefit of Cracker Barrel. Coach and develop team members in their achievement of company objectives and responsibilities. Investigate, research and promote technology within the organization. Manage strategic initiative projects within the organization at all levels including responsibility of the financial scope when applicable.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Experience and Education
•Bachelor's degree in Information Services or equivalent experience.
•2+ years of Project Management Experience.
Certifications
•Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) Preferred
•Agile and/or Scrum Master Certification (ACP, CSM, etc.)
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
•Technical knowledge of IT including software development, IT Operations, QA & Testing, and systems development.
•Ability to technically communicate complex ideas and concepts.
•Strong Project management Experience
•Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle
•Ability to research and find solutions
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Compensation and Bonuses:
Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus OpportunitiesCare for Your Well-being:
Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance ProgramGrowth and Development:
Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional DevelopmentInvest in Your Future:
401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase ProgramEven More to Look Forward to:
35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
ABOUT US
For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It's something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.
PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE-APPLY NOW
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.
What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like...Care beyond the table
- At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong.Opportunities to fill your cup
- Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you'll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning.A warm welcome
- For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People® brand that inspires a "home away from home" feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams - from the newest to the most tenured employees.Serving up the care - and career - you crave.
WHAT YOU'LL DODirect and manage IT projects within the organization. IT Project Manager/Scrum Master with experience in agile scrum that can support maturing teams by improving estimate tuning, monitoring burn down to understand the team's productivity/capacity, and intervening when planned activities are getting off track. Responsible for guiding the team to follow processes correctly, stay focused to accomplish tasks during the sprint, and remove blockers.
Coordinate, plan, monitor, and oversee technology projects following IT project processes. Facilitate work with Agile Frameworks. Coach team members in agile framework. Interact closely with Product Owners, including meetings, presentations, and various communications to assess all technical needs and communicate with the appropriate technical areas (development, infrastructure, network, etc.) expectations and status. Oversee projects in a traditional Project Manager role when applicable. Interact closely with all project stakeholders, define deliverables, assign individual responsibilities, identify resources needed, develop timelines, and hold team members accountable. Provide updates to stakeholders using agile and/or classic waterfall methods when applicable. Analyze how systems and processes work within the organization and help develop ways to use systems to increase organizational efficiency. At the direction of leadership, research new and emerging technology that could benefit the organization. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of existing systems and identify alternative technology solutions. Coordinate and lead scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospective meetings and daily standups). Work with cross-functional team members to resolve conflicts and removes obstacles Guide the IT development teams to higher scrum maturity Engage user and management in intra company partnerships resulting in long term positive solutions and processes for the benefit of Cracker Barrel. Coach and develop team members in their achievement of company objectives and responsibilities. Investigate, research and promote technology within the organization. Manage strategic initiative projects within the organization at all levels including responsibility of the financial scope when applicable.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Experience and Education
•Bachelor's degree in Information Services or equivalent experience.
•2+ years of Project Management Experience.
Certifications
•Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) Preferred
•Agile and/or Scrum Master Certification (ACP, CSM, etc.)
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
•Technical knowledge of IT including software development, IT Operations, QA & Testing, and systems development.
•Ability to technically communicate complex ideas and concepts.
•Strong Project management Experience
•Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle
•Ability to research and find solutions
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Compensation and Bonuses:
Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus OpportunitiesCare for Your Well-being:
Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance ProgramGrowth and Development:
Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional DevelopmentInvest in Your Future:
401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase ProgramEven More to Look Forward to:
35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
ABOUT US
For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It's something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.
PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE-APPLY NOW
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.