Project Manager, IT PMO

Monster Energy•Corona, CA

2d•$97,500 - $130,000

About The Position

Monster Energy is seeking a Project Manager to join its IT PMO team and lead software projects for websites and custom applications developed by the Software Engineering team. The role leads projects from kickoff through launch, partnering with engineers, designers, QA, business stakeholders, and executives to keep delivery on track, within budget, and aligned with company goals. The Project Manager selects and tailors Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, or hybrid approaches according to project needs and helps strengthen agile practices across engineering teams. The position operates independently with minimal oversight and drives alignment across business and IT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience managing software development projects, such as websites, web applications, and custom-built applications; experience within a formal PMO is preferred.
Proven experience delivering projects using both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, including serving as Scrum Master or delivery lead for one or more development teams.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and modern development practices, including environments, code releases, CI/CD, and QA/testing processes.
Experience helping engineering teams establish or mature agile practices and delivery structures.
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to drive cross-functional alignment across business and IT and influence stakeholders and executives without direct authority.
Deep knowledge of Scrum and Agile principles, traditional Waterfall planning, and the judgment to tailor a hybrid approach.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
Ability to lead teams without direct authority, coach teams on agile practices, and drive accountability across departments.
Understanding of budgeting, financial tracking, and resource management principles.
Analytical and problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
Strong vendor and agency partner management skills specific to web and application development.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), APIs and integrations, and cloud hosting.
Agile certification such as CSM, PSM, or PMI-ACP; PMP is also a plus.
Experience with ClickUp, Jira or Azure DevOps, and LucidChart or an equivalent tool.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead website and custom application projects, selecting and tailoring Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, or hybrid delivery approaches.
Develop project plans for Waterfall projects covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, milestones, and risk management.
Facilitate Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Partner with Software Engineering leadership to establish, standardize, and mature agile practices, including sprint cadence, estimation, definitions of ready and done, user story standards, and team working agreements.
Work with product owners and business stakeholders to translate business needs into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, and maintain a prioritized backlog.
Lead cross-functional teams through discovery, requirements, design, development, QA testing, UAT, release, and post-launch support.
Coordinate release planning and deployments with engineering, QA, and DevOps, including readiness, go-live plans, rollback plans, and support handoff.
Serve as the primary liaison among business sponsors, Software Engineering, and executive leadership.
Track and report project status using traditional and agile metrics and PMO tools and templates.
Identify and remove impediments; manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies; escalate and drive timely resolution.
Manage scope and change control, including formal change requests for Waterfall projects and backlog reprioritization for agile projects.
Ensure adoption of PMO governance standards and documentation requirements while appropriately supporting agile delivery.
Coordinate resource and capacity planning with Software Engineering managers.
Manage agency, vendor, and contractor relationships, including scope, deliverables, and contract compliance.
Support project budget forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation.
Lead retrospectives, post-implementation reviews, and lessons-learned sessions following major releases.
Maintain accurate project documentation in the PMO project management system.
Promote the PMO, project management, and agile delivery practices.