Staff Technical Project Manager

About the position

The Senior Technical Program Manager, Corporate Technology is responsible for successful delivery of small, medium, large and complex programs/projects through all phases of the Project Management Lifecycle which includes - initiation, planning, development, execution, control & closeout of projects. The role will support IT/CT and the business as a member of the IT/CT PMO organizing, coordinating and driving technology programs and projects. Lead tactical and strategic IT/CT projects/programs and complex technology and/or IT Infrastructure projects. Thorough business applications system architecture (Ex: ERP, Workday, etc.) understanding to understand the project status. Ensure IT/CT programs/projects deliver on commitments. Define, plan, direct the establishment & execution of a broad range of technical programs/projects, while balancing the competing demands of scope, time, cost, quality, resources and risk. Plan, organize, lead and monitor the activities of the project team. Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Develop detailed project plans, sprints, or kan-ban break-outs. Provide project risk analysis and mitigation planning. Maintain overall control of the schedule, budget and scope. Create collaborative partnerships and perform stakeholder management with customers, vendors and other teams to achieve project objectives. Ensure projects' objectives/requirements are clear and agreed to by all stakeholders. Develop projects' scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Prepare and manage deliverables (Project Plan, Risk Plan, Communication Plan, etc.) - use deliverables to conduct the project. Manage the escalation of issues and submit recommendations to PMO and/or executive steering teams to remediate. Track the status of deliverables and any decisions made regarding Project Change Requests and outstanding issues weekly. Update appropriate documentation and project plan to reflect changes in requirements and commitments. Identify, document and ensure analysis of scope change requests throughout the project lifecycle. Utilize company release management, change management standards and procedures. Manage and develop project cost estimates and tracking to actuals. Participate in process definition to support changes in maturity as Archer grows. Communicate w/ office-based and remote personnel in different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical and strategic IT/CT projects/programs and complex technology and/or IT Infrastructure projects.
• Ensure IT/CT programs/projects deliver on commitments.
• Define, plan, direct the establishment & execution of a broad range of technical programs/projects.
• Plan, organize, lead and monitor the activities of the project team.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Provide project risk analysis and mitigation planning.
• Maintain overall control of the schedule, budget and scope.
• Create collaborative partnerships and perform stakeholder management with customers, vendors and other teams.
• Ensure projects' objectives/requirements are clear and agreed to by all stakeholders.
• Develop projects' scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Prepare and manage deliverables (Project Plan, Risk Plan, Communication Plan, etc.).
• Manage the escalation of issues and submit recommendations to PMO and/or executive steering teams.
• Track the status of deliverables and any decisions made regarding Project Change Requests and outstanding issues weekly.
• Update appropriate documentation and project plan to reflect changes in requirements and commitments.
• Identify, document and ensure analysis of scope change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize company release management, change management standards and procedures.
• Manage and develop project cost estimates and tracking to actuals.
• Participate in process definition to support changes in maturity as Archer grows.
• Communicate w/ office-based and remote personnel in different time zones.

Requirements

• 7+ years of IT specific Project Management experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a computer or project management field or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications strongly desired.
• Extensive experience working with external Systems Integrators and global project resources across different technical disciplines in multiple time zones.
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods (Scheduling, Resourcing, Cost Management, Scoping, etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of Collaboration tools; working knowledge of program/project management software is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Demonstrated communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organization and across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-driven and highly motivated with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Experience leading large cross-functional digital transformation and system implementation initiatives.
• Strong ability to work across domains and multiple technologies.
• Ability to be detailed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to address and resolve difficult situations even under time pressure.
• Experience managing projects with a global footprint.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure technology.
• Knowledge of InfoSec.

Benefits

• Base pay between 133,440 - 166,800 based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical or mental disabilities and those with sincerely held religious beliefs.