Amherst is hiring for a Jr. Project Manager that enjoys wearing multiple hats of responsibility and thrives in fast paced environments. We desire quantitative thinking individuals that will be responsible for providing project information transparency, improve efficiency in planning and execution, possess leadership skills that evoke creativity and team innovation and demonstrate an intrinsic ability to deal with change.  An ideal candidate will be highly organized, adaptable and possesses excellent communications skills.  

Amherst InsightLabs will be moving into a brand new space within our suite that will feature open collaborative work space with a modern design, gaming area, on premise fitness center, free snacks/beverages and daily catered lunches. Come be a part of a rapidly growing team of intelligent and like-minded engineers who embrace a collaborative and fun environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business and functional areas in the organization, to help articulate technical solutions
• Work closely with Product Owners to maintain product backlog, assisting with prioritization and resolution of issues
• Participates in overseeing project implementation, team motivation, facilitates discussion, manages conflict resolution
• Ensure business application systems are developed in way that complies with architectural standards, established methodologies and practices
• Assure process compliance of application development with Project Management Office
• Manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery for technical projects assigned to you providing regular status updates to key stakeholders
• Use quantitative skills to manage data and build reports/dashboards using visualization software systems
• Create advanced PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences – charts, animation, status reporting, etc.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; preference for quantitative majors: Computer Science, MIS, Physics or Engineering    
• Software development project management experience:  Will consider "fresh out" candidates with technical bachelor's degree or MBA that has an interest in pursuing a project management career
• Must be capable of managing multiple priorities effectively and efficiently with ability to perform under tight deadlines and demonstrate problem solving approach  
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Extreme multi-tasking capabilities with a “get things done” attitude and approach
• Proficient with MS office with above average to advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of tools like Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Visio and/or Tableau is a plus

Desired but not required:

• MBA or MS degree in Computer Science, MIS, Operations Research, Engineering, etc.
• Demonstrated experience of successfully delivering multiple projects that fulfilled business and/or IT needs and priorities
• Experience with Agile (Scrum, XP, etc.) and thorough understanding of agile software development methodologies, values and procedures
• Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Sound technical skills, experience managing systems integration projects involving interfaces of complex systems components with one another
• Experience in real estate capital markets or mortgages is a plus

Amherst Holdings LLC is a privately held corporation and is located in West Austin with beautiful views of Lake Austin and the loop 360 bridge in a beautifully renovated modern work space with the latest technologies. A competitive compensation package, semi-annual bonus, 401k, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, accrued sick/personal time, employer paid benefits (medical, dental, vision). We offer daily catered lunches, full stocked kitchen with snacks/drinks, relaxed casual environment and weekly/quarterly office events!