Project Manager I - Hybrid, Agile & Impact

Modern Woodmen of America; Rock Island (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company‑paid retirement plan

Matching 401(k) plan

Employee Impact Bonus

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug)

Job summary

Modern Woodmen of America is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead initiatives from approval through implementation, balancing scope, time, and budget. The role emphasizes establishing and sharing best practices, driving excellence, and fostering innovation across teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business management or related discipline, 2+ years of experience, and familiarity with PMI, Agile, Scrum and Kanban.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related discipline.
• 2+ years related experience.
• Familiarity with PMI, Agile, Scrum and Kanban.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to manage cross-functional teams with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with cross-functional project teams and stakeholders to meet goals.
• Conduct project meetings in all phases.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation such as status reports and risk logs.
• Define scope, deliverables, and success criteria with management.
• Develop resource plans and schedules with appropriate tools.
• Delegate tasks and manage risks and changes.
• Coach and mentor project team members and contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

MS Office Suite

Resource planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related discipline

Tools

Scheduling tools

PM software (e.g., MS Project)

Job description

Modern Woodmen of America is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead initiatives from approval through implementation, balancing scope, time, and budget. The role emphasizes establishing and sharing best practices, driving excellence, and fostering innovation across teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business management or related discipline, 2+ years of experience, and familiarity with PMI, Agile, Scrum and Kanban.