Quite simply, Paragon Consulting, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Project Manager. But in such a competitive job market, why should you consider Paragon?
Indeed, Paragon offers the promise of working in a fast-paced environment utilizing cutting edge technologies, but these days, that just feels like table stakes. It's the same message slightly repackaged by every other digital consulting firm.
So again, why consider joining Paragon?
The answer is our culture, and how it defines our approach and the people we hire. We pride ourselves or work/life balance, and we strive to provide quality projects and a great work environment without bureaucracy. We lean on the more experienced subject matter experts to share their knowledge, and we nurture the ambitions and desire to grow in every way possible.
Paragon is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and is a Virtual First company. We have employees throughout the US and this position does allow for remote work on a full-time basis.
As a Project Manager at Paragon, you will be responsible for leading digital strategy and enterprise web projects through all phases of the lifecycle. This includes strategy definition, creative design, web implementation, and more.
You will manage timelines, budgets and scope, and will report on progress. You will manage client communications and will be a critical part of the Paragon delivery team.
You have experience working at a digital agency. You are a thought-leader that stays up to date on current technologies and best practices, and can drive continuous improvement within the delivery organization.
You are organized and are comfortable keeping multiple balls in the air. You love problem-solving. You have experience with project management tools and methodologies. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to adapt your approach when working with people from different disciplines (technology, creative, strategy and marketing).
You will be a key player in building a positive, effective, and collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
In an external-facing capacity , the Project Manager will:

• Handle a portfolio of clients, managing each project's scope, budget and timeline
• Keep the client informed of Paragon progress and status, escalating risks and issues for awareness and resolution
• Act as the client point-of-contact for project related issues
• Manage relationships with clients and collaborate with stakeholders and business users to define and refine priorities, objectives and requirements
• Manage partners and client teams to keep them on track.

In an internal-facing capacity , the Project Manager will:

• Lead projects from inception to completion, including project start-up, strategy definition, design, implementation, roll-out and project retrospective
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices within the delivery organization
• Manage project scope and the change control process
• Ensure that projects are delivered according to schedule and within budget
• Track and review project tasks with the delivery team via DevOps to ensure transparency in progress and identify any delays or blockers
• Communicate project status with internal stakeholders across departments
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, end-users, business partners, and technical team members to deliver high quality projects
• Manage project documentation and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Business Administration, Marketing, or Technology discipline
• 3 years of Project Management experience in a Digital or Marketing Agency
• Must have excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Must be able to continuously reflect on process, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Understanding of software development methodologies, especially Agile
• Must be able to lead teams through the full lifecycle of a project, including strategy and design, front-end development, CMS implementation, SEO, testing/optimization, and roll-out
• Experience in managing the development of websites and full website redesign projects
• PMP Certification or Certified Scrum Master / Product Owner a plus

What we offer:
In addition to our collaborative, creative work place we offer a full benefits package which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO program
• 401k with matching