Software Project Manager
Who We Are
Opternative is a technology company that helps people see better. We started Opternative to provide a safe, online option for getting prescriptions between eye exams. It's a win-win for the patients we serve: eyes stay healthy; people see clearly.
Our technology connects doctors and patients in new ways and we're looking for more than just skilled and talented individuals. We are looking for outliers and non-traditional thinkers because the Opternative Online Vision Test is anything but traditional.
Our success is built upon Trust, Resilience, Empathy, Communication, and Common Goals. We put "health before wealth" and always strive to work in a manner that would "make mom proud".
Job Description
Software Project Managers work alongside work to identify opportunities and execute successful technical projects throughout all of our products and services. We're looking for someone with a multidisciplinary skill set and ability to work with company leadership to drive product initiatives through the full software development life-cycle. You'll be responsible for maintaining project plans and schedules, leading stand-ups and demo days, and reporting on success metrics. You are detail-oriented and have a knack for solving complex problems that span multiple teams and skill sets. You're able to communicate on a technical level with engineers, on a product level with designers, and on a strategic level with company management and stakeholders. If push comes to shove, you're able to roll up your sleeves and dig into code and push software changes. Most importantly, you are very excited to join our small but growing team and take on whatever comes up on a given day to get the job done.
What You'll Need
- 2+ years of web or native software project management experience
- Experience leading agile software development teams, ideally in a start-up environment
- Experience with SDLC and software development/engineering
- A data-driven mindset and experience with decision analysis tools and methods
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Self-starter that loves to identify new ideas and take action
- Lead 1-2 concurrent software projects to realize goals laid out in the company roadmap
- Build and maintain project plans, feature requirements, schedules, and take ownership of the implementation and delivery of key objectives
- Lead a cross-functional team of engineers and designers in and agile software design and development environment
- Work with Design/UX leads to research and design seamless and enjoyable product experiences
- Participate in technical architecture and code reviews, and push code when necessary
- A background in computer science or engineering
- Experience with SQL
- Experience working at start-ups or healthcare products
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance, medical and dental
- Subsidized lunches and fully-stocked snacks
- Free eye prescriptions from our doctors on staff
- CTA pass reimbursement
- Discounted gym membership
- Professional development and education stipend
- Flexible vacation and work from home policy (work hard and take time when you need it)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.