Temporary Technical Project Coordinator (Remote Option)

Job Description

As a Technical Project Coordinator, you will join Balsam Brands’ talented and growing Project Management team. You will partner with our Technical Team and other cross-functional groups to deliver on-time, quality releases using Agile methodology and supporting internal processes.

A successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and have exceptional project management skills. S/he has strong communication skills, is comfortable working with teammates across levels and disciplines, and is passionate about cultivating his/her skills in Agile and overall project management.

This position reports to Senior Agile Project Manager. This role can work remote from any U.S. state where Balsam Brands is currently setup as an employer, which includes: CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WA. This role can also work locally in our Redwood City, CA or Boise, ID office location. Our local teams are expected to work in a hybrid model, which includes two days in-office. This temporary role is  expected to work 40 hours per week.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with the Agile Project team to support Balsam Brands software development teams and processes using Scrum/Agile practices  
• Track the day-to-day progress of project activity
• Monitor and report project progress, issues, and risks
• Schedule and facilitate meetings to gather requirements, drive progress, and resolve roadblocks
• Manage project timelines and milestones to ensure on-time product releases
• Build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Work and communicate with key Business Stakeholders, Business Analysts, and Executive Sponsors

What you bring to the table:

• 2+ years of experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, preferably in an eCommerce setting
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience using project management techniques, preferably Scrum and/or Agile methodology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to details
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strategic mindset – ability to investigate and understand issues from many perspectives
• Flexible attitude – willing and able to adjust focus based on changing priorities and circumstances
• Proficiency with JIRA or other related task management software
• Experience in any part of the software development life cycle is a plus

Notes: This is a temporary position, expected to last through June 2023. Please submit a cover letter and resume, and only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.  

About Us: Balsam Brands is a global, eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have a meaningful impact in a people-first company that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Dublin, the Philippines - and most recently, Windsor, Canada!

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our families and communities in impactful ways. When you join Balsam Brands, you'll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work and building a welcoming workplace.

• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes 
• Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/

The base pay range for this position is: $27/Hour to $56/Hour. Where an individual falls within that range will vary based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on candidate qualifications and experience, applicable skills, and other job-related factors. We benchmark our pay ranges against current external data sources and regularly review compensation for our team members. Balsam Brands is committed to providing our team members with an internally fair, externally competitive, and fiscally prudent total compensation package administered in a simple and consistent manner.

At Balsam Brands, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethni