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Job Title : Senior Technical Project Manager

Location : US (Remote)

Summary

We are searching for a highly motivated servant leader who believes in agile values and has a passion for process optimization and gaining efficiencies. The ideal project manager is eager to learn, a creative problem solver, promotes collaboration, challenges the status quo, and continuously seeks to improve daily operations. In this role, you will manage large-scale projects from inception to completion, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of products and services.

Core Tasks And Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed
• Manage relationships with teams, business partners, and stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of goals
• Develop project plans to share with clients and staff
• Support Change Management by documenting changes, assessing impacts, and preparing necessary documentation for CAB meetings
• Use and develop leadership skills continually
• Identify opportunities for internal process improvements
• Provide guidance or leadership support to less experienced colleagues
• Influence colleagues internally and externally to follow best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Experience, And Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• At least 5 years of proven project management experience
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities
• Understanding of common project management methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet)

The salary for this full-time role ranges from $100,000 to $110,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

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