Project Manager (CSS)

About the position

Our client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to focus on planning and managing deliverables for a specific set of initiatives, partnering closely with assigned Value Stream team in engineering to deliver key priorities for the year. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and meeting stakeholder objectives. This role involves identifying, tracking, and mitigating project risks to ensure successful project delivery. The Project Manager will manage the execution of deliverables from initiation through to stabilization, control scope, execute the change management process when needed, and ensure timely resolution of risks and project roadblocks. In this position, you will plan and manage multiple simultaneous projects to meet the Value Stream's commitments. You will develop and actively manage project plans, schedules, risks, budgets, and resources to deliver program objectives. Leading and directing matrixed project teams to deliver projects on time, budget, and scope will be a key responsibility. You will proactively identify project risks, roadblocks, and strategic issues that may impact the team's ability to meet goals. Participation in and/or leading the development of key project deliverables such as charters, project plans, issue logs, test plans, and cutover plans will also be required. Additionally, you will ensure that upstream and downstream impacts are identified, communicated, and aligned from team members to senior leadership. You will adopt and execute existing rhythm of business meetings, including communications, meetings, status reports, and readouts to stakeholders and leadership. Serving as an escalation point on risks, issues, and decisions, you will course-correct as needed and create and monitor measures of success/KPIs for the program and projects. Continuous improvement of processes and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance the entire project and service lifecycle will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage multiple simultaneous projects to meet the Value Stream's commitments.
• Develop and actively manage project plans, schedules, risks, budgets, and resources to deliver program objectives.
• Lead and direct matrixed project teams to deliver projects on time, budget, and scope.
• Proactively identify project risks, roadblocks, and strategic issues that may impact the team's ability to meet goals.
• Participate in and/or lead the development of key project deliverables (e.g., charter, project plan, issue logs, test plan, cutover plan, etc.).
• Ensure upstream and downstream impacts are identified, communicated, and aligned from team members to senior leadership.
• Adopt and execute existing rhythm of business meetings, including communications, meetings, status reports, and readouts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Serve as an escalation point on risks, issues, and decisions, course-correcting as needed.
• Create and monitor measures of success / KPIs for the program and projects.
• Improve processes and collaborate with stakeholders to continuously improve the entire project and service lifecycle.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in project management at technology-based companies or in technical domains; experience with IT disaster recovery and/or cybersecurity is a plus.
• BS/BA degree in a computer-related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development (SDLC), agile and project lifecycles & methodologies, and other PM best practices; knowing when to use them effectively.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools Microsoft Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, Smartsheets, Confluence, Jira/Azure Dev Ops, or equivalent tools.
• Extensive experience in documenting and maintaining project plans, risk/issue logs, action item logs, and other project management-related tools to help achieve project success.
• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive projects across multiple programs, manage stakeholder expectations, and present project information.
• Ability to explain technical or complex issues in non-technical ways.
• Ability to deliver results while working with remote, virtual, and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Good presentation, meeting facilitation, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capability to multi-task and be resourceful, adapting to changing requirements quickly while maintaining accountability.
• Ability to build strong, sustainable relationships with diverse internal and external partners at all levels.

Benefits

• Three insurance levels
• 401K + match
• Sick leave
• Working with a great company!