IT Project Manager

Mathematica Inc•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: Benefits at a Glance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, information technology, or a related field, or commensurate experience in technology delivery, project/program management, operations, or related management roles; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical teams and delivering complex technology projects through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from planning and requirements through development, testing, release, and ongoing enhancement.
Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience serving as an Agile leader, coach, Scrum Master, technical project manager, or similar delivery role. Ability to coach teams and project leaders in Agile principles and adapt practices to meet the needs of different teams, projects, and clients.
Strong project and program management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, resources, and quality on complex, multimillion-dollar projects or contracts.
Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to understand client priorities, facilitate decision-making, build consensus, manage expectations, and connect technical delivery to client and business outcomes.
High degree of technical literacy and demonstrated ability to work effectively with software engineers, architects, UX professionals, QA teams, DevOps teams, data professionals, product owners, and other technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, including the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, mentor staff, resolve barriers to progress, and lead teams through ambiguity and change.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while maintaining visibility into overall project health.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to clients and audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated curiosity and the ability to quickly understand complex problems, ask thoughtful questions, evaluate options, and develop practical solutions when guidance is limited or evolving.
Demonstrated experience using Jira or comparable project and Agile delivery tools to manage backlogs, workflows, project health, risks, dependencies, and team delivery.

Nice To Haves

Project management and/or Agile certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or comparable credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects, ensuring project teams remain focused on client needs, user outcomes, project objectives, and delivery of meaningful value.
Lead cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle, coordinating work across engineering, architecture, UX, QA, DevOps, data, product, research, and other disciplines.
Serve as an Agile expert and coach, helping teams and project leaders apply Agile principles effectively, strengthen team practices, continuously improve delivery, and tailor approaches to the needs of individual projects and clients.
Apply project and program management best practices to manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, dependencies, quality, and deliverables.
Establish and maintain transparency into project health and performance, including schedules, financials, milestones, delivery progress, risks, dependencies, and upcoming decisions.
Build and manage strong client relationships, working with clients and stakeholders to understand their goals and challenges, establish priorities, gather and refine requirements, facilitate continuous feedback, and translate needs into actionable work for technical teams.
Facilitate effective planning, prioritization, decision-making, and collaboration across project teams and stakeholders, removing barriers and helping teams maintain momentum toward project and client outcomes.
Proactively identify, communicate, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies and present clear options and recommended courses of action to project and client leadership.
Translate technical concepts, constraints, tradeoffs, and decisions for business and non-technical audiences while helping technical teams understand the broader client, program, and business context for their work.
Manage relationships with subcontractors, software vendors, and external development partners, including onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams, and hold partners accountable for quality, deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
Manage communications and coordination among technical project staff, clients, internal stakeholders, external consultants, subcontractors, and software vendors.
Partner with project and business leaders to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, technology modernization, and strategic investment that create additional value for clients.
Support vendor and partner contracting by collaborating with corporate functions such as Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Contracts.
Mentor and support project staff, helping strengthen project management, Agile delivery, collaboration, and technical delivery capabilities across teams.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.