Project Director

Project Manager Role at Carfax, Inc.

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to join our team at Carfax, Inc. This role involves defining, planning, and implementing various projects related to data products, infrastructure management, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of all aspects of project management, including agile development team product ownership, managing changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Support backend data products and operations, as well as infrastructure management and security.
• Develop and refine project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, risks, and contingency plans, and gather, articulate, and represent project requirements.
• Ensure a common understanding across stakeholders and team members by setting and managing expectations in accordance with the project plan.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through the execution of tasks defined in the project plan.
• Measure project performance to monitor progress, identify variances, perform corrective actions, and communicate to stakeholders.
• Establish and cultivate strong working relationships with other teammates, departments, and organizations.
• Generate key project deliverables and facilitate their review.

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary education and 5-7 years of experience in project management.
• Experience working with backend data products, infrastructure management, and security.
• Proficient within an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environment.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple job levels to achieve results.
• Experience leading project teams of 6 or more people.
• Demonstrated use of proven project management practices and tools, and excellent Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and JIRA/JIRA Advanced Roadmaps skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, primarily between Carfax offices (US and Canada).
• Bonus points for those with PMP, CSPO, ITIL, or CSM certifications.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and generous time-off policies.
• 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break.
• 401(k)/DCPP matching.
• Annual bonus program.
• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces.

About Carfax, Inc.

Carfax, Inc. is a leading provider of vehicle history reports and other automotive services. 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, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.