Technical Project Manager

Job Description:

Oversees and provides direction throughout the duration of projects, from design stages to beta testing and through to final production. This includes the day-to-day instruction, strategic direction, and/or organizational initiatives pertaining to the technical project or program. Functions performed include defining goals/deadlines, tracking budget constraints, maintaining support documentation and responding to contingencies during the technical cycle of events.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope and within budget.

Develop project scope and objectives, define project milestones and deadlines by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

Develop detailed project schedule (Work Breakdown Structure) to track progress.

Lead and direct projects through the Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) inclusive of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and Close Phases

Conduct project meetings with key stakeholders and capture actions items for follow up.

Manage changes in project scope, schedule and budget and follow a formal CR process.

Ensure project governance and escalation paths are clearly defined and followed.

Identify potential risks and develop risk management strategies. Develop a mitigation plan and address the issues that rise during the project

Report and escalate issues / risks to management as needed. Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

Manage the day-to-day relationship with the client and stakeholders.

Establish good working relationships with Product and Portfolio owners and ensure status alignment.

Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders.

Track and manage project financials by developing a detailed project forecast and validating against actuals each month to provide accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Facilitate technology discussions as warranted by the projects to drive solution and implementation.

Focus on both qualitative and quantitative project metrics for better decision making.