JOB DESCRIPTION

 POSITION/TITLE: Business Analyst / Project Manager

 DEPARTMENT:  Software

 REPORTS TO:  GM Software

 REVISION DATE: May 15, 2018

ABOUT DYNAMICS

Dynamics Inc. is a mature high-tech start-up that designs, manufactures and markets intelligent powered payment devices.  We focus on introducing fast-cycle innovation to top bank card issuers and our signature innovation is the world's first fully programmable magnetic stripe used in our next-generation payment cards that utilize all three industry transaction methods: swipe, pin & chip and tap.  Recently, we have integrated powered card technology into fully interactive, client facing websites and back-end processing systems.

Dynamics believes a great company culture comes from hiring the most talented, team-oriented people that work well together in a fast paced environment.  Join the start-up team at Dynamics as a key player in creating the future of payments and card technology.

Business Analyst / Project Manager

Dynamics is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join its growing Software Team.  This client-facing member of the department is responsible for maintaining regular communication with clients and partners, filtering requests for future facing ideas, working through high-level concepts and guiding clients and partners into solutions. 

• Team Management – Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members

• Product Owner Support – Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance

• Process Management and Improvement – Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management

• Team building – promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
• A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams. PMP preferred
• Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred
• Balanced business/technical background:

Skills Required:

• BA or BS or equivalent experience is required; MA or MS is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
• Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
• Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
  • Agile Project Management tools such as Jira/Greenhopper, Rally, or equivalent
  • Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
• Strong SQL experience (MySQL) desired.
• Experience with wireframing and/or designing user experiences is a plus.
• Prior eCommerce, social/community or gaming experience a plus.

Equality Matters:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.