Technical Project Manager

Robert Half - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Technical Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of various technical projects within the organization. This role involves managing timelines, budgets, and project scopes to ensure adherence to proposed plans while coordinating with stakeholders and team members. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage project risks and resources, utilizing project management tools like JIRA to facilitate project tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute each step of various technical projects
• Develop detailed project plans and set schedules for all stakeholders
• Create and implement management and communication plans and processes
• Analyze and develop procedures for managing technical duties
• Define project responsibilities with stakeholders
• Participate in decisions on budget and staff allocation for the project
• Maintain project time frames, budget estimates, and status reports
• Coordinate with team members, vendors, and management using strong communication skills
• Utilize analytical, computer, math, and problem-solving skills to manage software usage and explain software to others
• Keep projects on track using organizational and time management skills
• Manage project risks and resources effectively
• Use JIRA to allow users to create, share, and update projects, programs, and processes with various views, workflows, reports, and dashboards
• Adapt to different business needs and requirements, from small tasks to large-scale initiatives
• Manage application development projects and workflow processes
• Gain experience in software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Gain experience in managing project budgets.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Technical Project Manager or in a similar role
• Proficiency in using JIRA or similar project management software
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and guide teams to achieve project objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients and team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address project-related issues
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in the IT industry would be advantageous
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions based on data and statistics
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Experience in budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Strong understanding of technical aspects of project management, including software development and web technologies
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies would be an advantage.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the IT industry
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• PMP or equivalent certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan