Project Manager - Technical - Remote: Leading Technical Projects with Strategic Vision and Collaborative Leadership

Join Our Team as a Technical Project Manager and Be Part of a Dynamic, Remote Work Environment

We are seeking an exceptional Technical Project Manager to lead our technical projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. As a Technical Project Manager with our organization, you will oversee all aspects of assigned projects, utilizing Project Management best practices framework to drive success. This is a unique opportunity to work remotely and be part of a vibrant community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About Our Organization and Culture

Our organization is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively celebrate colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, and we are looking for team members who share these values. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about delivering high-quality projects and making a positive impact.

Position Summary

As a Technical Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and monitor projects and project groups from initiation through delivery and evaluation. You will lead and direct the organization and administration of technical systems development projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This is a remote position, and you will be working with a team of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Initiation: Develop an initial project plan, determine staffing requirements, and request staff to form project teams. Develop best practices, project standards, procedures, and quality objectives, including metrics for assessing progress.
• Project Planning: Further develop the project plan, including Project Charter, Scope Statement, WBS, Project Procurement and Sourcing Strategy, Project Schedule, Project Governance, Phase Exit Criteria, Cost Estimate and Budget, Risk Management Approach, Issue Management Approach, Scope Management Approach, Change Management Approach, Quality Management Approach, and Stakeholder and Team Communication Approach.
• Project Execution, Monitoring, and Control: Provide work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts. Lead the project team in day-to-day execution and compliance with project management and SDLC processes. Monitor and audit project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule.
• Project Closure: Conduct a formal review with the business sponsor at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction. Track client satisfaction levels and ensure that the project postmortem is completed and reported.
• Other Accountabilities: Coach and mentor less experienced team members, and perform other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of project management principles, project planning/execution/controlling, and software development methods and tools.
• Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate skills with MS Office, Project, Visio, Excel, and Word.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Advanced written and oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, math, or computer science. Three years' experience leading IT software development projects with demonstrated success in interdepartmental meetings and implementation of large-scale, cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification: PMP certification is strongly preferred.
• Equivalent Experience: Five years of equivalent related NMDP project management or project team leadership experience may be substituted for the IT software development project experience requirement.

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, reflecting our commitment to attracting the best talent. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Accident/critical illness/hospital insurance
• Well-being, legal, identity theft, and pet benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off/holidays
• Leave and incentive plans

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:

We are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Technical Project Manager, you will have opportunities to:

• Develop your leadership and project management skills
• Work on challenging and complex projects
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals
• Contribute to the development of best practices and project standards

Work Environment and Company Culture:

We offer a remote work environment that is flexible and supportive. Our company culture values:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Innovation and continuous learning
• Work-life balance

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Technical Project Manager looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today, and we will be in touch with you soon.

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