Project Manager

At Dark Wolf Solutions, the Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and closure of Agile software projects. This involves ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, identifying project risks, and effectively allocating resources. Additionally, this role contributes to the development of cybersecurity strategies and maintains comprehensive project documentation, keeping stakeholders updated on progress.

To become a Project Manager at Dark Wolf Solutions, you should have at least 3 years of experience in project management or leading technical, cross-functional teams, along with a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field. Experience working with Agile teams, particularly with tools like Jira, and a strong understanding of cybersecurity practices is crucial. An active Top Secret security clearance is also a requirement.

The Project Manager role at Dark Wolf Solutions operates under a hybrid model, allowing for flexibility in working either from home or in our Omaha office. This means you can enjoy the benefits of remote work while still being engaged with your team and completing essential tasks on-site as needed.

The salary range for the Project Manager position at Dark Wolf Solutions is estimated between $80,000.00 and $130,000.00. The final offer will be determined based on years of experience and technical skills, ensuring a competitive compensation package.

Key skills required for the Project Manager at Dark Wolf Solutions include strong customer service abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a solid understanding of project management processes. You should also be adept in time management, mentoring, coaching, and possess a teamwork mentality to effectively lead your team toward achieving project goals.

In answering this question, focus on a specific project, detailing the objectives, your role, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Highlight your leadership skills and any relevant results or metrics that demonstrate success.

A great strategy is to discuss your approach to conflict resolution openly. Talk about how you encourage communication among team members, mediate disagreements, and keep the focus on project goals to maintain team cohesion.

Mention the tools you've used relevant to project management, such as Jira for Agile workflows. Be prepared to explain how you've applied these tools to enhance project planning, tracking, and reporting.

Discuss your methods for tracking project timelines and budgets, including regular progress reviews, stakeholder communication, and adaptive planning. Mention your experience with Agile methodologies to show your adaptability.

Explain your risk management strategies, highlighting your process for identifying potential risks early in the project and outlining your methods for mitigating them through thorough planning and proactive communication.

Share a specific example where your intervention led to improved outcomes. This may include streamlining processes, enhancing team collaboration, or introducing new tools that increased efficiency.

Demonstrate your agility by discussing your experience in managing scope changes. Share your steps for assessing the impact of changes and communicating effectively with your team and stakeholders to realign project objectives.

Identify your leadership style—be it collaborative, democratic, or transformational—and provide examples of how you foster inclusivity and harness diverse talents to achieve project goals.

Refer to motivational techniques you employ, such as recognizing achievements, providing support and training, and maintaining open lines of communication to ensure everyone feels valued during challenging times.

Discuss the importance of understanding both the technical requirements and user needs, alongside the significance of thorough planning, team collaboration, and ongoing risk management in delivering successful cybersecurity initiatives.