What You’ll Do:
It’s a very exciting time at Backroads as we are going through a digital transformation. As one of the Project Managers, you will lead the initiation and planning of a project and ensure technical feasibility. You will ensure that all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget. You will define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing a detailed plan to monitor and track the progress of the project, while ensuring resource availability and allocation. It will be essential for you to coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of projects while also managing relationships between clients and stakeholders. You will perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks, and report and escalate to upper management as and when needed. In this role, it will be your responsibility to measure project performance using appropriate project management tools, create and maintain a comprehensive project documentation, and deftly manage software development projects and facilitate sprint releases.
Who You Are:
You are excited to grow in experience and responsibilities as our team grows and are eager to take on Project Management responsibilities during a very exciting time at Backroads. You are a self-directed individual who can lead multiple projects simultaneously. You have a strong grasp of business processes and analytical skills. You focus on quality, and you have a dedication to customer needs, both internal and external. You are both flexible and agile while maintaining excellent time management skills and always complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. You are known for being a team player with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. You have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and an ability to work well independently, set goals, be versatile and demonstrate initiative when needed.
What You’ll Need:
Possess a high-level understanding of the software development life cycle
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
Proven experience as a Project Manager for IT implementations and software development
Experience managing changes to project scope, schedule, and requirements, assessing impacts and obtaining necessary approvals
Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion
Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies
Project budget management experience
About the Department:
Join a team of IT superstars supporting the world's #1 adventure travel company! Based in Berkeley, CA the Backroads IT department supports a world-wide user base creating incredible travel experiences throughout the world. The IT department partners with all departments to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and train users on best practices.
About Backroads:
At Backroads we’re passionate about connecting our guests with so many of the most beautiful places in the world. We use our four-plus decades of expertise to create exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips in over 50 countries for people wanting a deeper and richer travel experience. We travel on land as well as by small luxury ships on active river and ocean cruises. Our trips are for all ages – including dedicated itineraries just for families. We are known for our unwavering attention to quality. We have a dynamic work environment and a strong company culture.
Why Backroads:
At Backroads, we value every single member of our staff, and we’re proud to offer a dynamic work environment that enables growth. Your colleagues will be some of the most dedicated, competent, active, and fun people you will ever meet. A job at Backroads is unlike any other job you will ever have – you will be challenged, you will be inspired, and you will be gratified. No matter what you do here, you will be part of something that makes us all proud – delivering authentic, enriching, and often profoundly life-changing experiences. On top of all that, we have some pretty great benefits and perks! For example our US office employees receive:
At Backroads, we uphold a commitment to transparency and fairness within our hiring process, particularly regarding compensation. The salary range posted for each role applies to both employment offers and employees actively working in the role.
New hires are typically offered a starting salary between the minimum and midpoint of the range to ensure there is continued opportunity for salary progression during your employment at Backroads, reflecting our commitment to rewarding ongoing dedication, high performance, and significant contributions to our team. This approach not only supports our budgeting strategy but also our intention to foster an environment that encourages long-term growth and strong relationships between Backroads and our valued employees.
Our office roles are onsite in our Berkeley headquarters, unless specifically noted as 'available for remote'. We do allow one work-from-home day a week, as well as one work-from-anywhere week per year. This pay range is intended for in-person work in our Berkeley, CA headquarters. Pay ranges for remote-eligible roles will be subject to adjustment based on the geolocation of the employee.