Technical Project manager

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

Uturn Data Solutions is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead client engagements focused on cloud adoption and digital transformation using AWS technologies. The role involves managing technical projects, collaborating with clients, and ensuring successful project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, plan, and develop project requirements for scheduled technical projects.
• Work directly with external clients on project activities, from inception to closure.
• Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address challenges.
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for staff members required for projects or initiatives.
• Maintain project plans across multiple projects and clients and report progress and status to key client stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain uniform processes and documentation related to project and business activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Professional Project Management Certification from an accredited institution preferred.
• AWS based accreditations such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate or other Associate-level certification (Developer or Systems Administrator), or ability to attain one within 45 days.
• 2-4 years in Project Management in a technical field required.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methodologies.
• Experience in breaking down tasks and delegating work within a technology department.
• Demonstrated understanding of cascading impact for technical delays.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience establishing guidelines in time management and organization for others.
• Keen sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
• Demonstrated ability applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to predict challenges and proactively head-off obstacles.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Excellent Blue Cross PPO medical
• Dental/Vision coverage
• LTD/STD/AD&D/Life coverage
• On-going training
• River North location or home office
• Transit reimbursement
• On-going technical training