Project Manager

At Journal Technologies, we believe our technology can be a force for good in the world ensuring the proper and efficient functioning of some of the most foundational aspects of society - the courts and justice system.

We create and implement enterprise software that supports the administration of justice, currently in the United States, Canada, and Australia. While our eSeries product suite enables governments and their employees to deliver continued foundational court processes, our R&D focuses on leveraging emerging possibilities with technology to improve access and efficiency.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Journal Technologies is a long-time, wholly-owned subsidiary of Daily Journal Corporation (NASDAQ: DJCO). We also have a major office in Logan, Utah, a team in Melbourne, Australia, an office in Victoria, Canada and a growing number of remote staff across North America and the world.

Under our next generation of leadership, we're implementing a new vision for the company that prioritizes building an extraordinary workplace with empowered people at the heart of our business. Great people want to collaborate with great people, and we are actively looking for smart, motivated people who care deeply about the work they do.

Project Manager

Journal Technologies is looking for a high-energy, results-oriented project professional to work on eLitigation projects for our growing software and services company. The successful candidate will have a background in software rollouts including requirements gathering, environment setup and install, configuration/development, training, go-live, and support.

The Software Implementation Specialist (SIS) will work as a member of the eLitigation team. The SIS is responsible for delivering contracted products and services such as reports, business rules, and general software configuration. The SIS will interact with customers as a primary representative for Journal Technologies as well as coordinate and complete a variety of activities in the configuration process. The Software Implementation Specialist will be a standing expert on Journal Technologies’ Product offerings, our internal implementation processes, and the customer’s business processes.

Responsibilities

• Establishes project goals, objectives and requirements, tracks and reports project status.
• Monitors and reports the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones, and any conditions that affect project cost or schedules.
• Advises the client and company management of project risks in a timely manner.
• Analyzes and reports actual performance against the plan, recommending adjustments consistent with plan objectives.
• Creates communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed of progress and issues and assures timely adaptive action is taken.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project documentation.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or similar position responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability, and effective delivery of products or services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented, team centered environment
• Proven track record of managing multiple large implementations, meeting strict deadlines, identifying potential issues and controlling scope creep
• Proficiency in project/program management methodologies and practices
• Knowledge of, and competency in, project management processes, including planning tasks, allocating resources, risk management, issues management, time management, financial management, team management, quality management, monitoring and reporting and documentation
• Demonstrates accountability, responsibility, and a passion for project management
• Self-motivated, with a positive attitude
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized
• Ability to plan and facilitate effective meetings
• Strong communication skills for working with internal and external clients
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira and Project/PPM applications
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile SCRUM/Kanban methodology preferred
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  
  

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned.

At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who are Canadian or U.S. citizens or permanent residents due to employment authorization requirements. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization support for this position.

Why Journal Technologies?

Visit Www.journaltech.com/careers For More Information, But Highlights Include

• Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, and years of service.
• Quality medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Competitive paid time off as well as paid holiday time.
• 401(k) retirement (US) and GRRSP (CDN) programs.
• Annual professional development funds - $1,500 USD annual per employee.
• Book subscriptions with an extensive library in each office for personal and professional growth.
• Flexible working hours which you can coordinate with your supervisor.
• Ability for employees to work from a remote location (e.g., home) or office.
• Personal meetings with direct managers approximately every four to six weeks to discuss career growth and advancement opportunities as well as other issues important to the employees.
• Travel opportunities between Journal Technology offices and with clients.
• We provide technology that matters in the world, and we're a stable employer comprised of quality people, with a commitment to investing in our people.
  
  

The Pay Range For This Role Is

75,000 - 85,000 USD per year(Remote - United States)