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Technical Project Manager
Anywhere (Remote)
A Technical Project Manager is a highly motivated individual with the ability to drive technology projects through their life-cycle, ensuring technical solutions are sound and aligned to business goals. They are responsible for the day-to-day management of projects through all stages. They can anticipate and resolve any problems, bottlenecks, or scheduling conflicts. They are a sound communicator who can link developers and business units to ensure quality and timelines of project implementations.
Responsiblities
Drive project kick-off activities: internal meetings, statement of work creation, project plan documentation for top-tier, high profile customers.
Act as an escalation path for implementation projects to reset and clarify expectations.
Provide oversight and management of work backlogs, the prioritization process and work scheduling and monitoring.
Oversee assignments, report on risks, issues, and accomplishments.
Build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal team members.
Works with the project stakeholders to develop schedules and establish milestones
Ensures project progress against defined milestones and deadlines
Actively communicates with key stakeholders to keep them informed on project activities
Ensures adherence to all client data and security requirements
Supervises hand-offs ensuring smooth transitions
Supports internal and external client(s) in pre-implementation of new programs
Supports the analysis of client data and strategies on application design
Oversees the requirements/functional specification process
Facilitate getting the work done practicing servant leadership and encourage discussion, decision making and conflict resolution.
Assist in team development through holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work, and leveraging cross-functional team skills to improve product backlog throughput.
Requirements
2+ years in project management
Expert in agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
Experience using Jira and Agile Scrum methodologies.
Certifications in one preferably two or more of the following methodologies - SaFe Agilist, PMP, Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner
External facing/customer experience leading complex technical projects.
Proven experience ensuring teams are developing and executing against detailed project plans, including overall budget allocations, schedule roll-ups of all projects, critical path, and risk assessment.
Demonstrated analytical skills and a natural predisposition toward data-driven decision making
Ability to make reasoned decisions in situations of uncertainty or imperfect data
Qualities
Superb written and verbal communication to effectively communicate with client executives and their respective teams.
Confidence in communicating proactively with clients and internal stakeholders
Known for ability to produce high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed timeline and budgetary targets.
Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
Passionate about solving real problems
Self-assured and results oriented professional with an ownership mentality
Ability to manage numerous complex projects simultaneously
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