SUMMARY<\/p>\n
The Technical Project Manager manages and controls IT projects in all project-related interfaces: planning, directing, and coordinating project activities with the ownership for successful completion of all project deliverables to the business within established financial, schedule, and quality objectives.<\/p>\n
CORE COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Manage the Work Effectively
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Understand and Resolve Issues
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Create Effective Plans
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Show Initiative and Commitment
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Readily Adapt
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Collaborate\/Team Membership
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Share Information<\/p>\n
SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB<\/p>\n
Working closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, clients, and software development team members, the Technical Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that project delivery objectives are achieved in accordance with established business goals and requirements.\u00a0 The Technical Project Manager manages and controls projects in all project-related interfaces: planning, directing, and coordinating project activities with the ownership for successful completion of all project deliverables to the business within established financial, schedule, scope, and quality objectives. At the Technical Project Manager level, it is expected that job incumbents will demonstrate basic proficiency with a majority of project management core capabilities while occasionally providing some mentoring and training support of other team members. Additionally, the Technical Project Manager may provide some informal leadership within the project management team to develop and refine best practices and process improvement.<\/p>\n
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
Education and Experience:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08 or more years software development project experience (in any role)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0At least 4 or more years previous project management experience required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Strong agile project management experience preferred
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Experienced managing large software development projects is required<\/p>\n
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Strong analytical and problem solving skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Excellent organizational and coordination skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes a must
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Knowledge of project management methods and tools required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Strong listening, and oral and written communications skills required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Leadership and team building skills a must
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Self-starter orientation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Conflict management experience preferred
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ability to deal effectively with change in a fast paced environment<\/p>\n
Other (license\/certification):
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification preferred
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Participate in all required employee trainings<\/p>\n
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 55%\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Project Process Management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Manage project initiation and planning phases
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Establish, document, and manage project scope
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Define and prioritize project tasks
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Establish project goals, requirements, and desired results
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Create, manage, and update project schedules and timeline
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Establish project charter, facilitate review with project steering committee, key stakeholders and project team, and gain charter sign-off
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Define, manage, and update resources
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Review requirements and specifications for work
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Participate in identifying and recruiting project personnel
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Identify and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project team personnel
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Manage project execution, controlling, and closing phases
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Establish schedules and project parameters; develop procedures to accomplish project goals
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Identify and manage project risk
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Identify and manage project issues
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Coordinate the work across multiple projects with other project staff from various functional departments
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Gather and review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify as necessary
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Track the execution process to ensure that project team adheres to reporting requirements
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Facilitate team meetings to discuss and review the work
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Act as focal point for project problem resolution and escalation
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Establish conditions for project closure and manage closure
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Manage project quality delivery
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure the software development quality provided and delivered meets that in the agreed plan
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure that the team follows all formal and informal best practices in software development and other initiatives
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Manage project change
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Identify changes from original project scope and conduct impact assessment
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Communicate with stakeholders and drive decision making process
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Obtain change request sign-offs, reset expectations as needed, and update plans and supporting project artifacts as needed
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Manage project budget
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Establish, track, report, and update as needed on project budget, actual expenses, and forecasts of remaining expenses
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Work with software development group manager and accounting to assure project costs are allocated and reported properly
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15%\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Reporting and Communication
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Prepare project reports for internal team members and stakeholders, management, clients or others
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Facilitate interactive sessions
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Deliver presentations as required
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10%\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Relationship management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Establish and maintain team member and project stakeholder relationships appropriately
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Establish and maintain client relationships appropriately
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Manage team member, stakeholder, and client expectations in software delivery
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Negotiate with clients as appropriate to reach optimal software delivery resolution
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 %\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Continuous improvement
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Recommend and lead changes to improve software development and project management best practices
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 %\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Resource evaluation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Measure and ensure team performance; and act as resource in performance appraisal
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 %\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Develop people
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Provide necessary guidance and support to project team members
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Provide coaching, mentoring, and\/or training, as appropriate
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Participate in screening resumes and interviewing candidates for IT positions
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 %\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Other duties as assigned<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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