As a Project Director, you’ll partner with one of our Engineering Directors to lead a multidisciplinary project team.
Together, youll establish and grow partnerships with clients to deliver world-class products.
We understand our responsibility to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive place within the tech industry, while pushing to make our industry more representative.
Because of this responsibility, we need candidates who value diversity and inclusion through their work, team collaboration, or mentorship.
So in your cover letter, we encourage you to reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In response to the pandemic, our team members have the option to work remotely.
Once it is safe to return, this role will be based in our Durham, NC office.
Non-local candidates are encouraged to apply as we provide relocation assistance.
Responsibilities Drive product development, leading the creation of products that are critical to our clients’ businesses Lean on your deep client services experience to facilitate effective decision-making on complex issues of scope, design, architecture, and process Deliver timely, tailored communication for various audiences: engineering teams, product managers, marketing partners, and C-level executives Create, guide, and communicate the holistic (WillowTree, client, 3rd party) project plan and goals to create alignment and drive convergent implementation Encourage sustainable flow for your team while focusing on key client objectives Be flexible and adaptive to changing scenarios and environments by applying appropriate project management frameworks to suit the customer and product Once it is safe to return, regularly visit your client (usually 1-3 days per month, up to 20% of the time during kickoff or launch periods) Engage directly with clients managing the account details, project scope, and relationship Qualifications 3 years of experience in the software development industry as a project/program leader (e.g.
Project Manager, Product Manager, Product Owner, Team Lead, or Scrum Master) Experience leading large-scale custom software development projects, from discovery through UX design, implementation, and deployment Demonstrated empathy, experience and confidence managing software projects with complex scope and with multiple executive stakeholders Experience facilitating working sessions with client stakeholder groups and internal teams Youve managed projects, provided feedback, and led a multidisciplinary team Ability to clarify complex ideas and navigate ambiguity for your team and client Bonus Points Professional experience as a Project or Product Manager and Scrum Master from a major technology consultancy or agency Experience working on projects using a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery pipeline to rapidly deliver working software with zero downtime You’ve guided a client to further their use of modern engineering practices or agile software delivery processes Certifications such as CSM, CSPO, PMP, SA, SPC, etc.
Account planning and growth activities Managed projects for executive level client partners or Fortune 500 clients