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Project Manager

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Salary: 
15 - 140K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
California (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High-level understanding of software development life cycle, PMP certification is a plus, Experience as Project Manager for IT implementations, Strong understanding of project management methodologies, Project budget management experience.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead project initiation, planning, and execution
  • Ensure technical feasibility and manage project scope
  • Develop plans to monitor project progress
  • Coordinate with internal and external parties
  • Perform risk analysis and maintain project documentation
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Job description

What You’ll Do: 

It’s a very exciting time at Backroads as we are going through a digital transformation.  As one of the Project Managers, you will lead the initiation and planning of a project and ensure technical feasibility. You will ensure that all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget. You will define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing a detailed plan to monitor and track the progress of the project, while ensuring resource availability and allocation. It will be essential for you to coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of projects while also managing relationships between clients and stakeholders. You will perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks, and report and escalate to upper management as and when needed. In this role, it will be your responsibility to measure project performance using appropriate project management tools, create and maintain a comprehensive project documentation, and deftly manage software development projects and facilitate sprint releases. 

 

Who You Are: 

You are excited to grow in experience and responsibilities as our team grows and are eager to take on Project Management responsibilities during a very exciting time at Backroads. You are a self-directed individual who can lead multiple projects simultaneously. You have a strong grasp of business processes and analytical skills. You focus on quality, and you have a dedication to customer needs, both internal and external. You are both flexible and agile while maintaining excellent time management skills and always complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. You are known for being a team player with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. You have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and an ability to work well independently, set goals, be versatile and demonstrate initiative when needed. 

 

What You’ll Need: 

  • Possess a high-level understanding of the software development life cycle 

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus 

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager for IT implementations and software development 

  • Experience managing changes to project scope, schedule, and requirements, assessing impacts and obtaining necessary approvals 

  • Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion 

  • Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies 

  • Project budget management experience 

 

About the Department: 

Join a team of IT superstars supporting the world's #1 adventure travel company! Based in Berkeley, CA the Backroads IT department supports a world-wide user base creating incredible travel experiences throughout the world. The IT department partners with all departments to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and train users on best practices.  

About Backroads:

At Backroads we’re passionate about connecting our guests with so many of the most beautiful places in the world. We use our four-plus decades of expertise to create exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips in over 50 countries for people wanting a deeper and richer travel experience. We travel on land as well as by small luxury ships on active river and ocean cruises. Our trips are for all ages – including dedicated itineraries just for families. We are known for our unwavering attention to quality. We have a dynamic work environment and a strong company culture.

Why Backroads:

At Backroads, we value every single member of our staff, and we’re proud to offer a dynamic work environment that enables growth. Your colleagues will be some of the most dedicated, competent, active, and fun people you will ever meet. A job at Backroads is unlike any other job you will ever have – you will be challenged, you will be inspired, and you will be gratified. No matter what you do here, you will be part of something that makes us all proud – delivering authentic, enriching, and often profoundly life-changing experiences. On top of all that, we have some pretty great benefits and perks! For example our US office employees receive: 

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match, flex plan, and parental leave
  • Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional time off to go on Backroads trips!
  • Complimentary trips and trip discounts for employees, and trip discounts for employees’ friends and family!
  • Outdoor industry discounts and deals
  • Alternative commuter incentives for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to get to work
  • Wellness programs and regular lunchtime bike rides and yoga

Backroads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Ranges:
$95,000.00 - $140,000.00

At Backroads, we uphold a commitment to transparency and fairness within our hiring process, particularly regarding compensation. The salary range posted for each role applies to both employment offers and employees actively working in the role.

New hires are typically offered a starting salary between the minimum and midpoint of the range to ensure there is continued opportunity for salary progression during your employment at Backroads, reflecting our commitment to rewarding ongoing dedication, high performance, and significant contributions to our team. This approach not only supports our budgeting strategy but also our intention to foster an environment that encourages long-term growth and strong relationships between Backroads and our valued employees.

Our office roles are onsite in our Berkeley headquarters, unless specifically noted as 'available for remote'. We do allow one work-from-home day a week, as well as one work-from-anywhere week per year. This pay range is intended for in-person work in our Berkeley, CA headquarters. Pay ranges for remote-eligible roles will be subject to adjustment based on the geolocation of the employee.

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementAgilityProject Cost ManagementSoftware Development Life Cycle

Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Physical Flexibility
  • Time Management
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