Technical Lead – Clarity PPM (Project Portfolio Management)

First Citizens Bank•Raleigh, NC

19h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Clarity PPM to design, develop, and support enterprise Project Portfolio Management solutions within the Clarity platform. This role will lead configuration, customization, integrations, and performance optimization efforts while partnering closely with PMO, business stakeholders, and IT teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Clarity PPM development and architecture, hands-on experience with integrations, and the ability to lead technical initiatives while mentoring team members and driving best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of experience in software development or enterprise application support
Strong hands-on experience with Clarity PPM development and administration
Expertise in: GEL scripting, NSQL, XOG, XML and JavaScript
Experience with: Clarity Studio, Custom Portlets, JasperSoft reporting
Strong knowledge of: SQL (Oracle / MS SQL Server), Database performance tuning
Experience building and managing: REST and SOAP APIs, System integrations with enterprise tools
Deep understanding of: Project Portfolio Management (PPM) processes, Resource and financial planning within Clarity
Experience working with: PMO organizations, Project lifecycle governance
Proven ability to: Lead technical initiatives, Mentor junior team members
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Nice To Haves

Clarity PPM certification or formal training
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Exposure to cloud-based Clarity PPM environments

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and implementation of solutions within the Clarity PPM platform.
Configure and customize Clarity modules including: Project Management, Resource Management, Financial Management.
Develop and maintain: GEL scripts, NSQL queries, Custom portlets and dashboards.
Build and support integrations using: REST/SOAP APIs, XOG (XML Open Gateway) for bulk data operations, Enterprise systems such as SAP, Jira, and ServiceNow.
Implement automation using Clarity workflows and job scheduling.
Monitor and optimize system performance, including query tuning and data processing efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within Clarity PPM.
Collaborate with PMO, Business Analysts, and IT teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior developers and analysts.
Manage system upgrades, patches, and environment stability.
Maintain documentation for: System configurations, Technical designs, Development standards and best practices.
Deliver user support, technical training, and knowledge transfer to stakeholders.