Technical Project Manager _Onsite Role (6 to 10 years Experience)

Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc. • denver, co, us • 3m ago

An excellent full time job opportunity for a Technical project manager with our Premium client in Denver, CO

Job Title: Technical Project Manager (Onsite Role)

NEED candidates with 6-10 years of total experience

Previous work at start-ups is a plus

Sorry Client cannot sponsor at this time (No H1s or EADs)- Those authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship are encouraged to apply

Direct hire opportunity - Must work onsite 3-4 days a week

must live in the local Denver area/salary range is $125k Per Annum to $135k plus 10% bonus

need to be proficient managing applications for internal projects

PMP is a plus, not required

The technical project manager is responsible for leading internal IT Applications and some OT projects, in end-user computing, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and networking domains, through the project lifecycle and for aligning with the business strategies and objectives. This will require leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in developing project plans, overseeing execution, and completing projects on time and within budget. The project manager will also present weekly updates to IT leadership, ensuring the attainment of our objectives. This role will report to the director of IT PMO.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and develop the project teams for optimal performance by providing clear purpose, direction, and motivation.

Lead IT and OT projects through the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and ensure the projects are performing to expectations.
Collaborate with cross-function teams to comprehensively identify requirements, scope, financial budget, and monthly forecast.
Develop project plans and establish baselines. Identify the critical path, risks, and corresponding mitigation strategies.
Monitor and track project status, milestones, tasks, and financial budget against the established baselines, addressing action items and ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
Track monthly schedule and budget metrics. Notify IT leadership of any issues that prevent us from completing projects on time and within budget.
Identify dependencies and assist the team in removing any roadblocks.
Perform monthly resource planning. Promptly report any workload and resource issues.
Follow the change management process for any alterations to scope, schedule, and budget.
Conduct contract management and verify scope, requirements, and durations are explicitly outlined in the contracts.
Update project schedules in Smartsheet weekly.
Update project slides in the weekly status presentation and report project milestone status, budget, issues, and risks weekly to IT leadership. Escalate issues as necessary. Follow the status report processes to support effective and transparent governance.
Manage vendor relationships and contracts, consistently reviewing and monitoring vendor performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

3-5 years of technical project management experience.
Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies and industry best practices.
Proficient in Smartsheet or MS Project.
Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines.
Good stakeholder management and vendor management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess and mitigate project risks in a timely and effective manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate project issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.