What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Project Manager position at Software Resources, Inc.?
Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a Senior Technical Project Manager with a major corporation, on-site in Bristol, CT. This is an on-site role Monday throught Thursdays with Fridays remote.
Duration: 13 month(s)
MUST HAVES:
Within the Business Operations organization the Technical Program Manager is responsible for managing small through large-scale, complex projects in the Software Engineering area from initiation through closure. These initiatives will involve daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and may include working with other technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (PM) experience and communications skills. Responsible for managing projects using DE&E Technology processes, tools and methodologies, which includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, cost, risk, and communications.
• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of multiple technical product or software development projects from start to finish.
• Have experience executing both Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.
• Have experience with industry-standard project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected.
Identifies project risks; analyzes and communicates prioritized mitigation plans to stakeholders; anticipates problems and roadblocks before they occur.
• Develops and manages project plans comprised of complex activities and dependencies.
• Communicates status, updates and project summaries via presentations, e-mail and direct communication with key stakeholders and leadership.
• Have excellent professional writing skills and can provide verbal explanations of status and technical issues with precision and accuracy.
• Excel at working with project stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, and effectively communicate requirements to development teams.
• Excel in leading effective meetings (keeping teams on track), document decisions and follow up.
• Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and can start the conversation.
• Negotiate with skill and can identify a solution path for various competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.
• Learns quickly and enthusiastically, particularly about technical systems and issues.
• Constantly evaluating process and seeking for ways to improve at every iteration
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
o Have 6 years of technical project management experience working directly with engineers.
o 4 years of hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies developing software applications, playing the role of scrum lead.
o BA/BS or equivalent experience required.
o Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications:
o CSM / CSP Certification preferred.
o Experience in streaming media software and digital technology.
o Experience with backend systems, machine learning, and personalization a plus.
o Have some technical proficiency demonstrated in any number of ways, ex. coding skills, quality assurance experience or technical writing background or similar.
Required Education:
BS
Don't delay. Join the Software Resources team today!
Software Resources specializes in connecting talented IT professionals with challenging job opportunities that transform jobs into careers.
To meet our clients' hiring needs, we continuously source talented IT Professionals with all levels of expertise and in all disciplines. We offer world class major medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) with match, short term disability, Life Insurance and AD&D. You, our future employees, can make a tremendous difference to our company and our clients. Please apply to this job and experience the Software Resources difference. You can view all of our jobs at https://www.softwareresources.com/careers/
ALERT : Spoofing Scam Advisory
Software Resources has been targeted by spoofing attacks. Scammers impersonating our employees may contact you with fake job offers, asking for personal information. Unfortunately, we cannot completely prevent these fraudulent activities.
Stay Protected : Verify any communication claiming to be from Software Resources. For your safety, directly confirm the legitimacy of any job offer or inquiry by calling us at 407-515-6020. Do not respond to unsolicited requests without verification.
We value our integrity and urge you not to fall victim to these scams. Always verify by calling us directly at 407-515-6020.
Duration: 13 month(s)
MUST HAVES:
- Must have a command of Jira and Airtables as well as understand dynamic of Front and Back End.
- This is a web client- front end web, back end content/product/production - digital consumer identity, so will be delivering new features as well as sunsetting old features.
- On the back end, in order to power web experience, must understand APIs STKs, web hooks, an inside understanding that drives digital consumer experience.
- Must Must Must have a technical background with a digital supply chain experience and/or understanding of how it works
- Scrum Certification
- Digital consumer experience
- background in web programming w/similar code structures
- Shopping care or Catalog experience
- Ideal candidate will have - Safe Agile, CSM or PMP, 5-7 yrs experience, technical experience, previous engineer mrg. experience, web technology at scale, complex data structures
Within the Business Operations organization the Technical Program Manager is responsible for managing small through large-scale, complex projects in the Software Engineering area from initiation through closure. These initiatives will involve daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and may include working with other technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (PM) experience and communications skills. Responsible for managing projects using DE&E Technology processes, tools and methodologies, which includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, cost, risk, and communications.
• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of multiple technical product or software development projects from start to finish.
• Have experience executing both Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.
• Have experience with industry-standard project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected.
Identifies project risks; analyzes and communicates prioritized mitigation plans to stakeholders; anticipates problems and roadblocks before they occur.
• Develops and manages project plans comprised of complex activities and dependencies.
• Communicates status, updates and project summaries via presentations, e-mail and direct communication with key stakeholders and leadership.
• Have excellent professional writing skills and can provide verbal explanations of status and technical issues with precision and accuracy.
• Excel at working with project stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, and effectively communicate requirements to development teams.
• Excel in leading effective meetings (keeping teams on track), document decisions and follow up.
• Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and can start the conversation.
• Negotiate with skill and can identify a solution path for various competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.
• Learns quickly and enthusiastically, particularly about technical systems and issues.
• Constantly evaluating process and seeking for ways to improve at every iteration
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
o Have 6 years of technical project management experience working directly with engineers.
o 4 years of hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies developing software applications, playing the role of scrum lead.
o BA/BS or equivalent experience required.
o Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications:
o CSM / CSP Certification preferred.
o Experience in streaming media software and digital technology.
o Experience with backend systems, machine learning, and personalization a plus.
o Have some technical proficiency demonstrated in any number of ways, ex. coding skills, quality assurance experience or technical writing background or similar.
Required Education:
BS
Don't delay. Join the Software Resources team today!
Software Resources specializes in connecting talented IT professionals with challenging job opportunities that transform jobs into careers.
To meet our clients' hiring needs, we continuously source talented IT Professionals with all levels of expertise and in all disciplines. We offer world class major medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) with match, short term disability, Life Insurance and AD&D. You, our future employees, can make a tremendous difference to our company and our clients. Please apply to this job and experience the Software Resources difference. You can view all of our jobs at https://www.softwareresources.com/careers/
ALERT : Spoofing Scam Advisory
Software Resources has been targeted by spoofing attacks. Scammers impersonating our employees may contact you with fake job offers, asking for personal information. Unfortunately, we cannot completely prevent these fraudulent activities.
Stay Protected : Verify any communication claiming to be from Software Resources. For your safety, directly confirm the legitimacy of any job offer or inquiry by calling us at 407-515-6020. Do not respond to unsolicited requests without verification.
We value our integrity and urge you not to fall victim to these scams. Always verify by calling us directly at 407-515-6020.
Salary : $110,600 - $151,700
