What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager position at Talent?
Overview
TISTA Science and Technology is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our growing team in Rockville, MD. The Technical Project Manager will use a consultative approach to build and maintain relationships with senior government staff and contractors and will apply a deep understanding of current technology and the Software Development Life Cycle. The Technical Project Manager will also drive collaboration and thought leadership, to improve adoption and identify efficiencies. This person must be resourceful, detail-oriented and 100% client-focused.
The Technical Project Manager will support the management of all aspects of release deployment to ensure that tasks are delivered on time, and with high levels of quality and customer satisfaction. (S)he will be responsible for release documentation and will provide weekly status updates. In addition, the Technical Project Manager will be responsible for the project schedule and will ensure that tasks remain on time and the project remains on track. (S)he will also assist with manual testing of the application. Success in this role requires a candidate who can handle a high degree of flexibility, works well in a fast-paced environment, and thrives on dealing with ambiguity, balancing frequent changes in priority, and managing complex relationships with a delivery team.
TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training / Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!
Responsibilities
- Work autonomously as part of a project team
- Provide oversight for release deployment
- Assist with manual testing of the application
- Create and manage project documentation including contract deliverables, change management plans, etc.
- Partner with program leads to create and deliver weekly and monthly status updates
- Lead, plan, execute, and control project schedule and monitor tasks to ensure on time delivery
- Leveraging problem solving and influencing skills to ensure project plans and deliverables meet intent
- Coordinate with application and technical teams to determine requirements for modernization efforts
- Plan, lead, facilitate, track, communicate, and complete internal deployment activities for the project
- Develop solutions to technical issues
- Proactively identify potential risks / issues impacting timelines
- Identify ways to improve and streamline business processes
- Support the management of required project artifacts consistent with project management methodology
- Facilitate communication between the various work streams, the customer and other functional Leads when necessary
- Report on project status clearly, consistently, and reliably to program leadership and team members
- Coordinate and run meetings with the project team and the customer
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