Project Manager, Business Systems & IT

About Spin

Spin is a fast-growing micromobility company committed to a world with clean air, liveable cities, safe streets, and widespread access to convenient, affordable transportation. If you’re searching for a top-tier career where you can make a difference and dynamically collaborate within a creative, lively environment—Spin welcomes you!

We’re passionate about transportation and technology. The work we accomplish fulfills a sense of meaning and purpose, which goes beyond the traditional dimensions of a workplace. Our products and initiatives directly influence people’s lives, which is proven by our customers' feedback.

Founded in 2017, and now a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, we have worked together with cities, campuses, community groups, and businesses to expand internationally. Even as we expand, we maintain the close feeling of a small business, with “fireside chats” chats led by our company’s founders, weekly OKR pop-up videos, music-infused presentations at our All Hands meetings, and more. During this time of working remotely, our creativity and shared goals have kept us united and bonded within our virtual community.

We are a diverse team of artists, engineers, designers, urban planners, policymakers, marketers, and operators. We believe in inclusivity and build powerful alliances to fulfill our goals and move our mission forward. Above all, we at Spin are connected by our values and #BeOrange spirit, which represents unity, purpose, passion, and creativity.

About the Role

The IT Project Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of one or multiple complex business-sponsored BizSys & IT projects to deliver tasks on time, within budget, and within scope. Responsible for the success of the project(s). This is a hands on, individual contributor role.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on projects of varying size, with an ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understand and apply the tools and techniques to define, measure and control the performance of the project or IT operations.
• Knowledgeably calculate the cost of a program, project, or operation accurately, openly, and reliably. Ensure project scope and costs are agreed upon by the stakeholders.
• Coordinate business requirements gathering, documentation and partner approval.
• Conduct internal and vendor inquiries pertaining to the development of technology or information systems to meet current and projected business needs.
• Coordination of RFI/RFPs with third parties, project and internal procurement team.
• Provide regular reporting updates to all stakeholders and project sponsors, including status updates, milestone information and risk and issue information.
• Serve as escalation point for project risks and issues.
• Lead change management processes and is responsible for overall project execution.
• Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
• Guide and delegate work with cross functional groups such as meetings, planning sessions, and training of team members and leader.
• Controls, audit, regulatory and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience actively leading IT projects of medium size and/or scope with complex matrixed teams.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines in a matrix environment.
• Strong computer skills, including GSuite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and advanced Excel, MS Office applications and knowledge.
• PMP Certification preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing startup and help shape and establish the company’s industry leadership
• Competitive health benefits
• Unlimited PTO for salaried roles
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly cell phone bill stipend
• Wellness perk for salaried roles

Spin is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in an unlawful matter. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. Spin treats all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to any qualified individuals' sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Spin also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal law.

Spin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in its job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at job_accommodations@spin.pm.