Project Manager - Advanced

Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from concept through delivery while fostering a culture of Agile excellence. Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to prioritize work, manage dependencies, and ensure successful program execution.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and over 8 years of project management experience in technology organizations. Candidates must demonstrate strong Agile/Scrum leadership and the ability to influence stakeholders in ambiguous environments.

Skills

• Project management
• Agile
• Scrum
• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Software development lifecycle
• Azure devops
• Risk mitigation
• Strategic planning
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Data analysis
• Change management
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Cloud technologies
• API

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Parental leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness day
• Volunteer time off
• Commuter benefits
• Group pet insurance
• Employee assistance program

About this role

At Clarus, we are harnessing intelligence to propel pet health towards a brighter, smarter, more connected future. A future where information flows freely across caregivers & care environments, insights are more instant and actionable, and financial decisions are empowered.

For us, that future starts by fundamentally changing how pet insurance operates. We’re engineering systems that decomplexify coverage and facilitate reimbursement, so more pets can get the care they deserve.

Our team of pet industry veterans and passionate pet people come from across the tech and health continuums. Together, we’re openly challenging industry convention in service of creating totally new possibilities. Which is why our culture is built on the values of curiosity, entrepreneurship, humility and fierce collaboration.
Clarus is a pioneering pet health technology company on a mission to transform the future of pet healthcare. We are dynamic entrepreneurs improving pet health by providing trusted and transparent information across the entire pet health landscape. Join us in shaping a smarter, healthier future for pets everywhere. As we continue to scale our platform, products, and partnerships, we are looking for a Project Manager - Advanced to help drive our most critical, cross‑functional initiatives, including business‑critical programs that require strong execution, leadership, and comfort operating in ambiguity.

Job Summary:
Clarus is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager - Advanced to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from concept through delivery. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to Product, Engineering, Data, Infrastructure, and Business teams, ensuring successful execution of critical programs while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong technical project management expertise with Agile leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams. This role requires an outgoing, relationship-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and can effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Job Location: Remote – USA; Candidates able to work in a Hybrid capacity from Chicago, IL are preferred.

Main Responsibilities:
Agile Leadership & Delivery
Champion Agile methodologies, including Scrum, and hybrid delivery approaches.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups.
Coach teams on Agile best practices to improve delivery predictability, quality, and team effectiveness.
Lead the organization to best practices in reporting, dashboarding, and analytical excellence.
Partner with Product Owners and Engineering Leaders to prioritize work and maximize business value.
Project & Program Support
Lead multiple concurrent technical projects and strategic initiatives across engineering and business teams.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
Participate with intake, prioritization, and product roadmap analysis.
Drive projects from inception through deployment while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Facilitate decision-making and remove obstacles that may impact delivery timelines.
Team Coaching & Development
Mentor team members in project delivery and Agile execution.
Mature our delivery process, fostering continuous improvement
Coach stakeholders and leaders on Agile principles, change management
Encourage continuous improvement through retrospective action planning and performance feedback.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders.
Provide executive-level reporting and dashboarding on project health, risks, dependencies, and delivery status.
Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language and vice versa.
Facilitate alignment across teams and departments to ensure successful outcomes.
Technical Partnership
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Design, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Data teams.
Understand technical architectures, system integrations, APIs, cloud platforms, and software development lifecycles.
Support planning and execution of large-scale technology transformations and platform initiatives.
Ensure that technical dependencies and architectural requirements are incorporated into project plans.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of project or program management experience in technology organizations.
5+ years managing complex software development or enterprise technology projects.
Strong experience leading Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
Demonstrated success managing multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with Azure DevOps, and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certification.
PMP or equivalent
Experience in cloud technologies, Azure preferred
Background working with software engineering, data platforms, APIs, or enterprise systems.
Experience in high-growth, fast-paced, or transformational business environments.

Desired Personal Attributes
Energetic, outgoing, and highly collaborative.
Natural coach and mentor with a servant leadership mindset.
Confident communicator who can engage executives, customers, and technical teams.
Adaptable and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments.
Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Positive attitude with a passion for h...

About Independence Pet Holdings

Insurance · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in New York, NY · founded 2021