Senior Technical Project Manager

Job#: 2044485

Job Description:

Role: Technical Project Manager
Location: Hybrid (Mason, OH)
Pay: 60/hr – 80/hr
Type: 12 month contract
Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/related field
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure project management
• Proven track record of managing large-scale technology projects in a global environment
• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
• Microsoft Project

• Developing new or upgraded products and services.
• Enhancing internal information systems, applications, technology integration, and infrastructure.
• Delivering outsourced solutions to external clients.
• Improving customer satisfaction through technology, including customizations, system integration, and consulting projects.

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.
• Manage project initiation activities, including identifying contractual obligations, client needs, goals, and necessary contacts.
• Ensure internal technology project requirements align with operational standards, developing alternate requirements or documenting exceptions as needed.
• Develop, define, and execute project plans, scope, activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify needed resources for projects, defining and assigning major project roles.
• Coordinate activities and tasks among project team members, internal departments, and external organizations to meet project goals and ensure timely, budget-compliant, and quality project completion.
• Assign and monitor work of project team, providing technical and analytical support and direction.
• Interface with external clients or field-based employees on technical matters as needed.
• Manage project risks, issues, and progress to ensure project goals are achieved, assisting with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.
• Manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks and review their deliverables if appropriate.
• Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical teams to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.
• Deliver informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups.
• Conduct project closure activities, formalizing and communicating project acceptance, handover documentation, and ongoing activities to accountable teams, and completing a post-implementation review to identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee employees assigned to manage specific projects, selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure efficient operation.
• Identify project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommending and implementing solutions.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.
• Some travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
• Strong technical background required to manage technical projects and handle competing interests.
• Active pursuit of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent level of education and experience.

• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of industry project management best practices (e.g., PMBOK).
• Knowledge of various IT project methodologies and life cycles (e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, waterfall).
• Knowledge of software industry standards (e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of financial services industry.
• Knowledge of company’s products and services.
• Advanced skill in using project management software (e.g., MS Project, earned value database, audit tools, project repository).
• Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines.
• Skill in negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are differing viewpoints.
• Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with executive-level clients.
• Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance, and build high morale among team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive assignments.

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