Who We Are: 68 out of every 100 employees don't like their jobs. That is a crazy number, right? But there is hope. Retensa helps to improve employee's lives at work. Today, our technology is in 44 countries and 12 languages, and we think it can be even more. And you could be a part of that. There is a .2% chance that we will change the world (which may not seem like much, but what are the chances at your current job?). Along the way, if you work at Retensa, it is really important to us that you like your job. So here is what we are looking for to manage our Web Application. If you like it, contact us to discuss how we can make a difference together.
 
About You: To be successful, our next hire will thrive in a fast-paced environment tackling multiple projects and competing demands. A great candidate has worked in all aspects of SaaS platform upgrades, implementation, stability, and scaling to millions of users. We are looking for someone who understands and values the full SDLC of modern Agile software development, including requirements gathering, planning, road mapping, development team management, user testing, and proactive client communications.
 
What We Believe: Retensa is increasing the velocity toward our vision: “To create workplaces where every employee is engaged by what they do and inspired by who they work for”. As a key member of our Technology team, you will be at the forefront Cloud-based software, Predictive Analytics, and Talent Management. And by contributing toward the vision, your effort can help millions of employees in thousands of companies have meaningful and fulfilling work.
 
Responsibilities:

1. Driving new features forward in weekly sprints excites you

2. Balancing new client requests, bugs, and the road map is the kind of puzzle you like to fit together

3. Interact with client support to translate and prioritize tasks for Agile development team

4. To keep pace with rapid growth, lead design of new features from storyboards to user testing

5. Bringing a natural curiosity that drives your proven problem-solving skills

6. Digging into every aspect of a global cloud-based software platform (Dig that?, let’s talk)

 
Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in, on, or managing a Web application development team

• End-to-end SDLC experience

• Proven track record bringing innovation to on-demand SaaS software

• Above average ability to source and prioritize needs from internal and external stakeholders

• Interest in helping companies create workplaces that engage, inspire, and retain employees

• Ready to take the project lead and bring their ideas forward

• BA/BS required (Masters preferred) in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, MIS, etc.

 
Nice to have:

• PMI (or similar) certification

• Formal Agile training

• Programming, UI/UX, or QA experience

• Experience managing remote and part-time employees

• PivotalTracker, Jira, SmarterTools, or similar online task tracking experience

 
Time: Full time; no travel required; flexible work arrangements available; located in midtown Manhattan, NYC