Manager - Project Services

Description

Join Team CARFAX as a Manager - Project Services!

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.

We’re seeking a Manager - Project Services to lead the Banking & Insurance and CARFAX For Police Project Services team that is focused on defining, planning, and implementing a diverse set of projects. You’ll work hand in hand with a team of project managers, a driven set of technologists, and business and technology leaders from across the enterprise. You’ll leverage and balance a passion for agile software development with application of sound project management practices. You’ll thrive in a team environment where you are well supported and can help launch “BEST-IN-MARKET” products to our customers.

This role has an expectation of 4 days in the office per week. This is subject to change based on future business needs.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a team of 5-7 Project Services team members, carrying out duties such as performance management, delegation and direction of work, and promotion of a positive and productive work environment 
• Identify opportunities to build and enhance cohesion and interaction among the team, including facilitation of regular team and 1:1 meetings 
• Lead, and mentor Project Managers in project management best practices, agile development team product ownership, analysis, and project delivery validation (QA/UAT) Support pre-project investigation and analysis combining business and technical context and provide project oversight, technical input and overall assistance to projects as needed
• Review project deliverables to ensure progress on and quality of all artifacts, ensure process/tool usage enables a consistent experience for all stakeholders
• Communicate regularly with Project Services, CARFAX Technology leadership and business on objective areas
• Lead and own project portfolio oversight and strategic alignment for assigned objective areas
• Partner with objective leaders/stakeholders and technical managers to establish and manage roadmaps, resolve challenges and ensure stakeholder satisfaction

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or combination of 8+ years of combined experience in project/program management or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Demonstrated ability to improve Project Management function and effectiveness by identifying opportunities and implementing process improvements 
• Hands-on experience and comfort with managing multiple complex projects concurrently 
• Proven ability to successfully lead project teams of 10+ people across multiple locations 
• Proven history of promoting sound and proven project management practices including the delivery of projects using an agile methodology 
• Use of project management tools such as Confluence and Jira, and excellent command of MS Office Suite 
• PMI certifications including PMP, PMI-ACP, and Scrum Alliance certifications such as CSPO or CSM are strongly preferred 

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
• 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
• 401(k) / DCCP matching
• Annual bonus program
• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website: https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits

Don’t just take our word for it:

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

About CARFAX and S&P Global Mobility
S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX™. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.

Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

We’re committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].