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Sr. Technical Project Manager at DriveCentric, Inc. – Saint Louis, Missouri

DriveCentric, Inc.
Saint Louis, Missouri, 63127, United States
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Sr. Technical Project Manager

A Technical Project Manager (TPM) plans, coordinates, directs, and oversees numerous high-impact software projects across the organization. This position reports to the CTO.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain resource and timeline planning across a portfolio of projects.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute on projects to satisfy requirements for scope, quality, risk, and timelines.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with business and technical stakeholders, including Senior Leadership, Product Owners, Design, Development, QA, and Customer Support, to manage expectations and communicate updates.
  • Determine the critical path for project deliverables and coordinate cross-team efforts to complete projects as efficiently as possible.
  • Take an active role in identifying blockers and coordinate efforts to resolve them expeditiously.
  • Prioritize projects/tasks in collaboration with Senior Leadership and Product Owners, and clearly communicate priorities to technical teams.
  • Analyze and communicate the impact of project additions/changes in relation to timelines, risks, and resource availability. Provide options to inform business decisions.
  • Actively manage and communicate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Schedule, plan, and facilitate project meetings. Communicate key decisions and action items.
  • Provide weekly project reports to business and technical stakeholders.
  • Utilize Jira and other tools to provide visibility into planned and ongoing work.
  • Track project milestones and tasks through all stages to ensure efficient execution.
  • Take a proactive role in promoting and enforcing effective project management practices.
  • Work with technical teams to estimate story points. Monitor developer velocity and make adjustments as needed to course correct.
  • Apply the appropriate project management methodology - Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, etc. - to meet project needs.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for communications with integration partners.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience managing software development projects.
  • 3+ years of experience working with Senior Leadership and/or Product Owners to create realistic plans for short- and long-term product goals.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience leading/guiding teams.
  • Proven ability to resolve conflict in team and one-on-one situations.
  • Ability to balance business and technical objectives when making decisions.
  • Ability to balance multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and understand where/how that system fits in the bigger picture of an organization.
  • Exceptional communication, problem solving, and analytical skills is a must.
  • Have a positive, can-do attitude.
Pluses:
  • Hands-on software development experience.
  • PMP certification or similar.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence), to include usage and administration.
  • Working experience with multiple software project management methodologies - Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary + bonus + annual merit increases
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance (eligible on day 1)
  • 401K with matching up to 4%
  • 9 company holidays + 15 vacation days in first year
  • Reimbursement for relevant technical certifications
  • Pluralsight subscription
  • Professional growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement:

DriveCentric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Location

Saint Louis, Missouri, 63127, United States
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