Project Manager

Job description

Wursta aims to help companies navigate complex technology landscapes, especially within AI, to help those companies to scale their capabilities, and increase productivity. We specialize in providing a range of services including cloud services, managed services, custom development, cybersecurity, and AI solutions, with a focus on enabling digital transformation. About The Team The project management team is highly organized and driven, leveraging Agile expertise to take full ownership of projects from inception to completion. The team's flexibility and adaptability allow them to deliver successful outcomes in dynamic environments, while their customer-centric approach emphasizes consultation and collaboration to seamlessly navigate unexpected changes. Key Responsibilities - Create a project plan for each SOW that clearly defines milestones, estimated time to deliver, tasks to complete deliverables, cross functional dependencies, owners, and status. - Ensure the organization of the plan is efficient and can deliver business value iteratively. - Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, techniques. - Clear roadblocks, and create escalation when appropriate. - Build appropriate contingencies into the schedule to ensure project success. - Actively monitor hours/ resources against established budget and report issues before budget overruns - Use appropriate change management techniques to get additional budget approval - Ensure projects are delivered with the agreed upon scope and that changes to scope are proactively communicated/ approved by clients before impact to budget and timeline - Proactively identify and report on project risks (potential and actual) and dependencies, as well as perform risk assessment to minimize and mitigate when necessary. - Build appropriate contingencies across all dimensions of the project. - Create and distribute project status, milestone reports, and other items that inform stakeholders of overall project health. - Coordinate with project team, client stakeholders, 3rd party providers to ensure informed and efficient fulfillment of project objections. - Contribute to internal Wursta efforts to build both internal and client facing AI use cases - Manage and oversee usage of project tools, like Clickup. Required Skills - 3+ years of experience in Saas or tech - Expertise in developing project roadmaps, project plans that clearly define and resolve risks, milestones, status, deliverables, accountabilities, etc. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast paced environment - Proficient with project management tools and methodologies - Ability to manage client expectations and relationships Preferred Skills - 3+ years of Agile methodology experience - Demonstrable experience utilizing AI tools to augment personal workflows - Experience in a consulting environment INTERVIEW PROCESS At Wursta, we're all about positive experiences and creating value. We move fast and adapt to change like nobody's business. Here's what you can expect: 1. Work Style Survey: A brief survey to help us learn more about your work style. 2. Initial Screen: A 20-30 minute chat with our hiring coordinator to see if we’re a good fit. 3. Meet your Manager: A 45-minute deep dive into the role and team with the hiring manager. 4. Meet your Peers: A 60-minute session with the team to see the dynamic and ask questions. 5. Interview with Senior Leadership: A 45-minute conversation with an executive leader regarding skills and company vision. 6. Get a Decision: We typically get back to you within the week regarding next steps. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wursta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.