Technical Project Manager

Technical Project ManagerLocation - Hoffman Estates, ILLong Term ContractNeed candidate to join from day one onsiteRole Summary

• Background of managing projects heavily involved with development, deployment and release.
• Technical Background with Technologies like Java, MSSql, HighJump
• Software technology projects handling experience from start to end
• Articulate, Summarize and Communicate well
• Personable
• PMP certification is plus

• Acts as a Delivery Lead on large, complex projects with broad scope and systems dependencies
• Assembles the team of product managers, engineering, QA and others to execute the software project

• Demonstrates consistency in driving the process to ensure software is being developed that meets the customer need

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile), effectively applies these to projects, and enforces project standards to ensure that great software / experiences are rapidly developed

• Drives reviews with the team and key stakeholders / users, with an emphasis on reviewing working code, to ensure code development is on track
• Tracks the exact status of assigned projects at all stages

• Works with the project team to continuously update dates, scope, status, and documentation so that the latest project status is clearly understood
• Demonstrates an understanding of systems impacting assigned projects, adding consistent value in identifying and resolving technical dependencies and risks as well as influencing the design of projects.

• Proactively contributes business thinking to the project - demonstrates a good understanding of and champions the end-user to ensure the software meets associated needs
• Where funding is needed, manages the process of scoping and budgeting for the effort toward getting a closed Statement of Work (SOW) within two weeks of project initiation
• All TPMs are expected to have core foundational skills in the following, gained through college education, training, and/or work experience. All of these are equally valued and important:
  • Communications & collaboration: Ensuring bi-directional information and feedback across executives, departments/divisions, peers, and team members.
  • Drive for results: Ability to manage through ambiguity and develop a course of action in complex situations.
  • Technical aptitude: Ability to get quickly up to speed and understand system architecture & issues; identify and resolve technical dependencies and risks; and influence the design of projects.
  • Business acumen: Ability to conduct business / data analysis to understand key user/consumer value drivers and contribute to business inputs on the project; think strategically/tactically; and exhibit excellent judgment in making trade-offs / resolving conflicts.
• Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.

• Assists in other areas of the department as necessary.
• Assists in other areas of the company as necessary.

• Same as essential functions.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline: Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in ecommerce, consumer Internet, web services, or software planning & development
• Core skills in communications & collaboration, drive for results, technical aptitude, and business acumen, as recognized by others
• Track record of designing and executing software projects that bring value quickly to customers.
• Proficiency in industry standard project management software such as Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office suite of products.

• Additional abilities

• PMP certification a plus

• Leadership/People Oriented
  • Is a role model and sets a good example for other associates to follow
  • Is always willing to help others and shares knowledge to improve the skill levels of other associates
  • Is quick to share credit for team accomplishments
  • Adapts own behaviors and communication to gain cooperation of others
  • Is flexible and easy to approach; others enjoy working with him/her
  • Works effectively in groups; listens to others and asks for feedback and ideas
• Customer Focused
  • Approaches work with a service focus with the customer in mind (internal and external customers)
  • Develops effective partnerships with customers/internal customers - asks questions and listens to customers and tries to help in any way he/she can
  • Focuses on and adheres to policies and practices that are customer focused and friendly
  • Provides high quality service for internal and external customers; commits to meet customer expectations
  • Responds to customers' needs, questions and concerns in an accurate, effective, and timely manner

• Effectiveness/Attain Results
  • Focuses on and gets the right things done
  • Takes personal accountability for his/her own work - does what it takes to make sure he/she gets the work done
  • Maintains high personal standards - isn't satisfied with just doing "OK work - tries to exceed expectations of his/her manager
  • Recovers quickly from setbacks and handles pressure and stress - learns from mistakes and challenges
  • Acts with urgency to complete tasks and/or solve problems quickly
• Effective Decision Making
  • Understands Client policies and procedures and uses solid judgment to make decisions based on them
  • Keeps a positive attitude when he/she or others are making difficult decisions
  • Is not afraid to offer recommendations and/or feedback on decisions
  • Works with others, when appropriate, to determine best course of action
  • Makes effective and timely decisions