Manager, Project Services

Join Team CARFAX as a Manager, Project Services

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do it every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused with an integrity-filled brand and care deeply about our products and customers. We’re more than just a company, our products help millions of people every day make better, more informed decisions.  We also know that our teammates are our biggest asset, and we make space for a balanced life while tackling challenging projects and working with great people.  One last thing: The four-day week continues in Summer 2023!

We’re seeking a Manager, Project Services to lead a team within the Project Services group that is focused on defining, planning, and implementing a diverse set of projects. You’ll work hand in hand with a team of project managers, a driven set of technologists, and business and technology leaders from across the enterprise.  You’ll leverage and balance a passion for agile software development with the application of sound project management practices.

 This role has an expectation of 3 days in the office per week. This is subject to change based on future business needs.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a team of 3-5 Project Services team members, carrying out duties such as  performance management, delegation and direction of work, and promotion of a positive and productive work environment
• Identify opportunities to build and enhance cohesion and interaction among the team, including facilitation of regular team and 1:1 meetings
• Lead and coach Project Managers in Project Management best practices, agile development team product ownership, analysis, and project delivery validation (QA/UAT)
• Support pre-project investigation and analysis combining business and technical context and provide project oversight, technical input and overall assistance to projects as needed
• Review project deliverables to ensure progress on and quality of all artifacts, ensure process/tool usage enables a consistent experience for all stakeholders
• Partner with technical managers and key stakeholders to establish and manage roadmaps, resolve challenges and ensure stakeholder satisfaction
• Communicate regularly with Project Services, Business Technology leadership and stakeholders on program/project status and updates
• Manage and own a portfolio of cross-functional programs and projects

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or combination of 8+ years of combined experience in project/program management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to improve Project Management function and effectiveness by identifying opportunities and implementing process improvements
• Hands-on experience and comfort with managing multiple complex projects concurrently
• Proven ability to successfully lead project teams of 10+ people across multiple locations
• Proven history of promoting sound and proven project management practices including the delivery of projects using an agile methodology
• Use of project management tools such as Confluence and Jira, and excellent command of MS Office Suite
• PMI certifications including PMP, PMI-ACP, and Scrum Alliance certifications such as CSPO or CSM are strongly preferred

What’s in it for you:

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

Don’t take our word for it:

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• 9X Washington Post Top Workplace

About CARFAX

CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX™. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.