Technical Project Manager (39291)

IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Technical Project Manager to join our customer in Phoenix,AZ. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Client is considering only LOCAL CANDIDATES for this position. 

• Directs and monitors all activities for major technology-based projects from initiation through delivery; these projects may cross platforms, other applications, and/or business lines

• Works with stakeholders to develop technology concepts, requirements, design alternatives, acceptance criteria, project schedules, and costs for projects assigned

• For assigned projects, monitor and track budgets, complex program schedules, dependencies, risks, and strategic goals to meet project and area objectives through all phases

• Provides consistent and comprehensive status reports, project updates, and ongoing cost analyses, significant issue management and resolution, escalation of issues to management when needed

• Utilizes shop standard and appropriate Agile/Scrum/Kanban principles and methodologies to manage project output

• Manages product backlogs, sprint backlogs, and negotiates priorities with business leadership

• Delivers all work efforts and project artifacts with transparency and traceability

• Ensures the activities of project staff meet shop standard practices

• Is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project

• Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs

• Works with team and product owner to manage change control

• Performs additional duties as assigned or apparent 

• BS Degree CS or MIS or equivalent

• 5+ years' experience in Project/Program Management, Scrum Master, or Business Analyst roles

• Agile/Scrum, Six Sigma, PMP certification strongly preferred

• Experienced in end to end SDLC elements, sequences, and monitoring/reporting

• Proficient in project management techniques, utilizing multiple software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, TDD, etc.).

• Utilizes current SDLC tools and techniques to monitor and measure project performance

• Listens, asks appropriate questions, and respects the viewpoints of others

• Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members; builds morale and team productivity by recognizing and praising the efforts and achievements of the team

• Works effectively across team boundaries; develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others

• Demonstrated ability to use discretion and make sound decisions

• Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment

• Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being pro-active in keeping their management informed of project related issues

• Ability to work under pressure, and as appropriate, proactively escalate clearly issues or risks to management

• Ability to effectively communicate and build strong relationships with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership

• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information : 

- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". 

- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.

- Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment. 

THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:

Email your candidate/s resume to  joseph dot shelton at idealforce.com along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.

Disclaimer : 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.