The Technical Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing technical projects to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget while meeting high-quality standards. The Technical Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project’s life cycle.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for actively engaging with cross-functional technical and product management teams to prioritize tasks/work effort by understanding scope, requirements, level of effort, and pipeline, and clarify tradeoffs when changes are made to that plan
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Create and monitor active work, backlog, priorities and risks to team members, internal and external stakeholders
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Lead project scoping sessions to define technical requirements, deliverables, and timelines
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Create detailed project plans, including resource allocation, project budget, milestones, and risk assessment, to ensure the successful delivery of complex projects
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Manage project progress through regular check-ins, adjusting scope and priorities as needed to keep projects on track and aligned with business expectations
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Provide advice to business partners on options to accomplish requested projects
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Manage project documentation and report on project status, risks, and issues
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Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
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Implement, measure and report on key performance indicators and ensure project dashboards are up to date.
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Adhere to enterprise-wide project management methodology standards
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
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At least 3 years’ experience with project coordination or management of IT and/or software development projects
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability influence others, build relationships, and work effectively with others in the organization
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Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
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Ability to translate technical concepts to peers, management, leadership and customers
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Ability to work within multiple SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
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Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively remove obstacles
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Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising technical teams
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Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
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This position is based in Overland Park, KS. and onsite
Preferred
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Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
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Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or in a similar role, with a track record of managing IT projects.
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