Project Manager (Hybrid)

Missouri LAGERS • Jefferson City, MO

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Missouri LAGERS is seeking a goal-oriented Project Manager to help turn strategic priorities into successful outcomes. In this role, you'll coordinate critical organizational initiatives that support operational excellence, organizational growth, and exceptional service to our members and participating employers. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organization to facilitate collaboration, manage priorities, and help deliver meaningful results. LAGERS' vision is to enhance the lives of our 76,000+ members by providing financial stability for their future through a protected, defined retirement benefit. Our team members value excellence, embody dedication, and exemplify leadership. We work together, take ownership of our actions, and thrive in an environment of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Four years of information technology experience required
• Understanding of project management principles, methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile), and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Microsoft SharePoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance is required.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration or related field is preferred.
• two years of experience in a project management role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply project management principles, tools, and best practices to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects that support organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, status reports, and other project documentation to ensure effective project execution and communication.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders, as well as external vendors, to define project objectives, gather requirements, and support successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate and support mission-critical annual business processes and organizational initiatives by managing timelines, dependencies, stakeholder communication, and key deliverables.
• Serve as a Scrum Master for assigned teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, promoting best practices, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders while fostering accountability, collaboration, and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with collaborative in-office days and work-from-home days as designated.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Annual Leave: Starting at 15 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 15 days per year.
• Health insurance options effective DAY 1 of your employment.
• Vision, Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, and IDShield protection for you on Day 1 of your employment.
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan providing lifetime monthly retirement benefits at no cost to you.
• Deferred Compensation Plan with employer match.
• Professional development reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level