Zapproved is hiring a results-driven Technical Project Manager to join our fast-growing software startup headquartered in Portland, Oregon. We are looking for an experienced project manager to help oversee key cross-functional projects in a dynamic environment, where your work results in daily value to the business. This is a high impact role that will help us deliver on some critical company-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate is an analytical and organized leader who excels at orchestrating and motivating diverse teams, and has a proven track record of successfully managing projects in a software environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this role you’ll:

• Learn and understand the technical requirements of cross-functional projects in order to manage and drive the results. While reporting is key, this technical project management role is responsible for understanding gaps and driving the conversations with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure delivery
• Manage scope, deliverables, communication, risk, and timeline for the entire duration of cross-team projects
• Develop and communicate metrics that you will track to ensure success of your projects
• Oversee external contractors as needed for the engineering department
• Identify and promptly manage dependencies, blockers, and requirements
• Serve as a liaison between development, product, and go-to-market teams
• Build structure and process for cross-team and cross-department efforts
• Maintain day to day, deep involvement with teams on project efforts
• Communicate constantly to all stakeholders
• Drive transparency of state and risk of projects for all levels of the organization

What We Need:

• 3+ years experience implementing and managing technical projects
• Top notch organizational and communication skills
• Detailed oriented, but able to see both the strategic goals and the tactical milestones
• Experience with project management tools; experience with Jira is also preferred
• Proven track record of multitasking and enjoyment of managing multiple, disparate projects at once
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
• Strong knowledge of and experience with agile methodologies
• A drive to continuously learn and improve for both yourself and your teams
• Formal project management training

What Would Be Nice:

• Experience in a SaaS environment

Working for Zapproved:

Founded in 2008, Zapproved LLC is the leading ediscovery software provider for managing corporate litigation readiness. Our Z-Discovery Suite returns power to in-house legal teams and helps them navigate electronic discovery with minimal risk and cost, setting new standards for scalability and intuitive design. Zapproved’s flagship product, Legal Hold Pro, is widely adopted by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations. Zapproved has earned recognition with numerous awards, including:

• Best E-Discovery Legal Hold Product at the 2015 and 2016 Legaltech News Innovation Awards
• The 2016 and 2017 Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM lists ranked Zapproved as one of the fastest growing companies in North America
• The National Law Journal Best of 2018 survey lists Legal Hold Pro as one of the top Legal Hold Solutions
• 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon 2018

Zapproved is also SOC 2® Type 2 certified, the industry’s highest rating for data security. With 99% customer retention, we continue to cultivate ridiculously happy customer experiences year after year. We take pride in fostering an inclusive, innovative culture where diversity and bright ideas are welcome. Learn more at zapproved.com.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please submit your résumé and cover letter. Tell us why you’re interested, and why you think you’d be a good match for Zapproved. We are looking for the things that drive and excite you and the mark that you want to leave on the world, so consider that in your cover letter. We think this is more important than your résumé, and we will read your letter first.