What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER position at Palco?
Project Manager
Palco is a visionary company pioneering an emerging health-care movement that empowers people with disabilities and those aging to live independent and quality lives. Made possible by our amazing team, Palco provides technology and financial services to aid individuals and their families to thrive in their home and communities. Partnered with government agencies and fortune 500 managed care organizations across the country, we are dedicated to creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people that count on them. We are a highly organized company that offers a solid work/life balance, autonomy, generous paid time off, bonus potential, and career advancement opportunities. Our staff make long-lasting impact on the lives of people every day.
You are the key owner of your project roadmap and ultimately the coordinator of the vision that fuels the development teams. Key responsibilities include tracking SaaS software development projects from the charter handoff to the Product group, through development steps, and finally back to the business with a business demo, client handoff, and client training. The Project Manager collaborates with Palco’s Director and IT Teams to ensure goals are met, and that project efforts are aligned with the Company’s overall strategy and goals.
Skills
- Lead cross-functional Agile teams through the full project lifecycle, from charter handoff to client delivery
- Apply Agile principles to plan, execute, and deliver software development projects
- Facilitate Program Increment planning, sprint planning, and team syncs to ensure alignment and progress
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of milestones
- Track and manage project scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies using Agile tools
- Collaborate with Product Management to ensure business objectives are translated into actionable work
- Ensure timely delivery of business demos and facilitate client handoff and training
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear updates and managing expectations
- Identify and resolve project impediments and blockers to maintain delivery momentum
- Maintain project documentation, including charters, schedules, and status reports
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and Agile maturity within the team
- Collaborate with Business Coordinator, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners to ensure delivery success
- Demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills to manage multiple concurrent projects
Education and Experience
- Experience working with Healthcare or Self-Direction Programs is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Computer Science, or related field preferred
- 3 or more years of experience in Project Management, preferably in SaaS environments
Join Us
This position is remote/work-from-home role. Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.
Company benefits designed for you:
- Generous Paid time off.
- Quarterly/Annual bonus potential.
- Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
- Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
- Paid Training: Earn while you learn, and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities.
- Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.
When you join Palco, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s, the people we serve, and your own. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our team. We strive to create a culture where you can:
- Bring your authentic self to work.
- Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
- Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support.
- Experience work/life balance.
- Feel value and a greater purpose through the work you do.
Palco, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
