Project Manager - Advanced

Independence Pet Holdings • New York, MA

2d • $112,522 - $154,718 • Remote

About The Position

Clarus is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from concept through delivery. The role partners with Product, Engineering, Data, Infrastructure, and Business teams to execute critical programs and foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings technical project management expertise, Agile leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to coach and develop teams while influencing stakeholders in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

The position is remote within the USA. Candidates able to work in a hybrid capacity from Chicago, Illinois, are preferred. Hours are flexible, with availability expected during core business hours in the Eastern or Central time zones. Travel of up to 10% is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

National base salary is $112,522–$140,653 per year. The Chicago, Illinois, and Boston, Massachusetts, base salary range is $123,774–$154,718 per year. Placement depends on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and certifications. The role is eligible for an annual bonus.

Clarus offers benefits that include healthcare, parental leave, and career advancement opportunities. Depending on work location, offerings may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic life insurance; company-paid short- and long-term disability; 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave; HSA and FSA accounts; a retirement savings plan; personal paid time off; paid holidays and a company-wide Wellness Day; paid volunteer time; a pet-friendly office; commuter benefits; group pet insurance; on-the-job training and skills development; and an Employee Assistance Program. Some offerings depend on work location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of project or program management experience in technology organizations.
• At least 5 years managing complex software development or enterprise technology projects.
• Strong experience leading Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and project management tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably Azure.
• Background working with software engineering, data platforms, APIs, or enterprise systems.
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced, or transformational business environments.
• Energetic, outgoing, and highly collaborative approach.
• Coaching and mentoring ability with a servant-leadership mindset.
• Confidence engaging executives, customers, and technical teams.
• Adaptability and comfort operating in ambiguous environments.
• Results orientation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Positive attitude and passion for helping teams succeed.

Responsibilities

• Champion Agile methodologies, including Scrum and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups.
• Coach teams on Agile practices to improve delivery predictability, quality, and effectiveness.
• Promote best practices in reporting, dashboarding, and analytical excellence.
• Partner with Product Owners and Engineering Leaders to prioritize work and maximize business value.
• Lead multiple concurrent technical projects and strategic initiatives across engineering and business teams.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in intake, prioritization, and product roadmap analysis.
• Drive projects from inception through deployment in alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitate decision-making and remove obstacles that may affect delivery timelines.
• Mentor team members in project delivery and Agile execution.
• Mature delivery processes and foster continuous improvement.
• Coach stakeholders and leaders on Agile principles and change management.
• Encourage improvement through retrospective action planning and performance feedback.
• Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders.
• Provide executive-level reporting and dashboards on project health, risks, dependencies, and delivery status.
• Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language and vice versa.
• Facilitate alignment across teams and departments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Design, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Data teams.
• Understand technical architectures, system integrations, APIs, cloud platforms, and software development lifecycles.
• Support planning and execution of large-scale technology transformations and platform initiatives.
• Incorporate technical dependencies and architectural requirements into project plans.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement savings plan.
• Personal paid time off.
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off.
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations.
• Pet-friendly office environment.
• Commuter benefits.
• Group pet insurance.
• On-the-job training and skills development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthcare and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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