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ALLDATA is the industry’s #1 choice for unedited OEM automotive repair and collision information. Founded in 1986, the Elk Grove, California-based company has more than 115,000 subscribers worldwide who rely on us for access to the OEM-accurate information and procedures they need for safe and accurate repairs. More than 400,000 technicians trust ALLDATA’s industry-leading software solutions for faster diagnostics, updated OEM information covering 95% of vehicles on the road today, and simpler shop management. With the support of our parent company, AutoZone, we are an employer of choice for those who are passionate about working for a leader in the automotive software industry.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Project Manager collaborates in delivering ALLDATA software and business projects on time, on target, and on budget. This position works in conjunction with the scrum master on Agile projects and is a single point of contact on non-Agile projects for communications and problem escalation. This position seeks methods to leverage resources and knowledge to benefit the customer and stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities- Other duties may be assigned:

• Leverages project management and agile software development methodologies to significantly increase the frequency and timeliness of delivering new application capabilities.

• Facilitates clear and consistent communication about schedule, tasks, resources, and budgets to ensure the optimal function of development teams in delivering new capabilities and non-development teams in delivering new business initiatives.

• Communicates with management and team members, and employs strong resolve to keep teams accountable to defined processes and agreed upon priorities.

• Demonstrates strong planning, cost analysis, and capacity analysis skills to anticipate frequent customer and management course corrections

• Recommends process improvements, exceptional motivational skills to maintain team's focus and morale

• Works successfully with all levels of the organization internally and partners externally.

• Partners effectively with the scrum master on full Agile projects, and is capable of serving as scrum master and project manager on small Agile practices projects.

• Acts as the primary interface with third party contractors and customers.

• Works with distribution channels to develop and execute pricing, packaging and promotional activities.

  Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• Two to Five years of project management experience in Business, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related field of study with proven ability to deliver results on large-scale projects is required

• High-level of knowledge regarding Project Management methodology, tools and techniques, as well as Agile methodologies and practices

• Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution capabilities

• Advanced understanding of corporate environment and objectives and ability to propose solutions for their achievement

• Effective use of project methodology and continuous improvement of technical/team processes

• Ability to run effective meetings and provide accurate & timely communications of objectives, progress, status and issues

• Properly manages project timeline and financials including budget, cost, invoices, budget supplements, change orders, etc.

• Proven track record in managing contractors, vendors, and national account customers.

  Salary: $107,000 - $187,000

Compensation Range (USD): MIN 107000.0 - MID 147100.0 - MAX 187000.0

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.