Next Pathway - Irvine, CA
posted 3 months ago
Next Pathway, recognized as one of Canada's hottest start-ups by the Globe and Mail, is seeking a skilled Senior Technical Project Manager specializing in Cloud/Data Migrations and Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW). This role is pivotal in guiding clients through the complexities of migrating their applications and workloads to the cloud using our advanced automation technology. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of project management experience, particularly in managing risks associated with complex projects, and at least 5 years of experience leading multiple technical teams, potentially across different geographical locations. A strong technical background in cloud technologies, data integration pipelines, and enterprise data warehouse concepts is essential for success in this position. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive project and program management skills across various initiatives. This includes facilitating meetings with key client staff to gather requirements, preparing detailed project plans, and managing the tasks of the entire team, including vendors and internal staff, to ensure milestones are met. You will track and monitor project budgets, adhere to estimates, and follow escalation procedures for any issues affecting project health. Regular status reports will be prepared to communicate current tasks, upcoming tasks, issues, risks, and milestone dates to stakeholders. You will also identify, track, and manage issues and risks, ensuring they are communicated to the appropriate leadership. In addition to project management responsibilities, you will facilitate operational efficiencies within the development team, ensuring maximum deliverables in each iteration. You will be responsible for removing impediments and blocking issues that may hinder team progress. Implementing processes, practices, and tools that allow for multiple paths of delivery will be a key focus, as will recommending improvements and driving alignment across IT teams within the same line of business. Your expertise in agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, will be crucial in guiding the team through iterative and incremental development processes, ensuring that project commitments are met on time.