Technical Project Manager II

$68,800 - $86,000/Yr

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT

About the position

The Technical Project Manager II at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals plays a crucial role in managing software development projects across multiple scrum teams. This position serves as the primary liaison between business units and development teams, ensuring that stakeholder needs are effectively translated into actionable project requirements. The role emphasizes Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban, to facilitate project execution and maintain alignment with organizational goals. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential for guiding cross-functional teams and managing complex project dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact to translate business needs into actionable requirements, writing user stories, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring alignment throughout the development process.
• Lead and facilitate Agile practices within scrum teams, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, to maintain project momentum and alignment with business goals.
• Oversee the development and quality assurance processes, ensuring all deliverables meet established standards, stakeholder requirements, and align with organizational objectives before release.
• Organize, track, and report on project progress and key milestones, providing regular updates to stakeholders to maintain transparency and address any roadblocks proactively.
• Assist scrum teams in defining clear project objectives, setting realistic timelines, and ensuring alignment with overall business goals, while continuously evaluating and adjusting plans as needed.
• Advise teams on how to prioritize tasks effectively based on project impact, dependencies, and available resources to ensure smooth project progression and efficient use of talent.
• Review and evaluate project workflows, Agile practices, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies, identifying areas for improvement.
• Foster an inclusive work environment by supporting diverse perspectives in project planning and encouraging collaboration among team members with varied expertise and backgrounds.
• Coordinate handover processes for completed projects, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and ensuring that all project materials are properly archived for future reference.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project completion rates, budget adherence, and team efficiency, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate in the creation, revision, and implementation of project management policies and procedures, ensuring that all team members understand and follow best practices consistently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Systems Management, or 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• PMP, CAPM, CSP, Scrum Master certification or ability to achieve within one year of start date.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, business analysis, or product ownership within a technical or software development environment.
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects and working with budgets ranging from $25,000 - $150,000.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum or Kanban, and managing scrum artifacts (e.g., sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives).
• Ability to write clear, detailed user stories and maintain a prioritized product backlog.
• Strong communication skills for liaising between business units and development teams, including experience presenting to executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) or similar project management software.
• Demonstrated skills in risk management, prioritization, and root-cause problem-solving.
• Experience leading stakeholder demos, facilitating project retrospectives, and mentoring teams on Agile values and principles.
• Capability to analyze and streamline applications and processes to align with strategic business goals.
• Proven ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, effectively managing both in-person and virtual teams to maintain productivity and alignment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) with organizational contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Tiered by tenure.
• Family and Medical Leave: In compliance with FMLA and applicable state laws.
• Disability and Life Insurance: Short- and long-term disability coverage, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities.