Position Overview: CARS is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Software Project Manager to join our team and lead initiatives for our Business Information Serivces Department. In addition, this role will oversee software development and update efforts for CARS' vehicle donation program, On the Go transportation program, and internal CRM systems. This mid-level position provides an opportunity to grow and develop within the department and company, fostering your professional journey while making a meaningful impact.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Gather requirements and detailing documents to be used as blueprints for software projects, including defining the scope, allocating resources, identify gaps or conflicts, setting deadlines, laying out communication strategies, and indicating tests and maintenance.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of products and business objectives, to provide effective support and guidance to team members to achieve goals.
- Effectively manage and coordinate multiple new and existing product launches in collaboration with various teams within the organization.
- Maintain project timelines, recognizing risk to critical dates, communicating conflicts.
- Liaise and follow-up with internal teams to ensure project related tasks are executed on-time.
- Planning out the blueprints for software projects, including defining the scope, allocating resources, setting deadlines, laying out communication strategies, and indicating tests and maintenance.
- Participating in and supervising each stage of the project.
- Ensuring each project stays on schedule and adheres to the deadlines.
- Determining and overseeing consistent testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of all products in all stages of completion.
- Tracking milestones, deliverables, and change requests.
- Serving as a liaison to communicate information regarding changes, milestones reached, and other pertinent information.
- Provide backup to team-members, perform other duties as assigned or required.
Education:
- A bachelor's degree in information technology, software development management, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Required Experience:
- Proven experience in project management and software development.
- Good working knowledge of project estimation techniques.
- Excellent technical knowledge.
- Good leadership, decision-making, and organization skills.
- Strong attention to detail
Skills:
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience with project management and communication tools, Slack, DevOps, and Jira.
- Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suites to include Excel at an intermediate level.
- Passion to thrive in a constantly changing environment with shifting priorities.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive level personnel.
- Experience in writing and editing policy and procedures is preferred.
Performance Requirements:
- Ability to work with minimal guidance and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse business set, this includes switching contexts, juggling detailed information, and closing loops.
Salary Range:
$100,000 to $135,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
Benefits for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k self-contribution & corporate match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- Most federal/statutory holidays observed
CARS is Eligible to hire in the following states:
California, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington
CARS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
CARS does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status.
No Search Firms
CARS does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All cover letters and resumes submitted by search firms to any CARS employee or CARS representative via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our HR team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by CARS.
ABOUT CARS (CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES)
CARS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps thousands of organizations increase their fundraising through vehicle and real estate donation programs. Since 2003, CARS has raised more than $475 million for its nonprofit partners. With a commitment to simplifying the donation process and maximizing the impact of contributions, CARS empowers individuals to support causes they care about. Learn more at www.careasy.org.
ABOUT ON THE GO
On the Go is a nonprofit committed to transforming lives with transportation solutions that increase independence, social connection, and access to essential services. On the Go partners with nonprofits, government entities, and municipalities that serve older adults and people with disabilities to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective rides. To learn more, visit www.otgrides.org.
