Technical Project Manager / Delivery Lead

Coates Group • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day execution of software development and delivery squads and projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and scope, and to the required quality. The role proactively manages project risks, identifies and escalates variances through appropriate communication channels, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet business objectives. The position supports international markets and is offered as an ongoing contract of at least six months, with benefits.

Requirements

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert understanding of project management, including scheduling, resource capacity planning, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder management.
• Solid knowledge of project risk management frameworks.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or certifications in Project Management, Agile, and/or IT.
• At least 7 years of project management experience delivering complex, enterprise-grade digital applications or solutions.
• Knowledge of solution architecture for digital solutions.
• Experience delivering software projects with budgets of $3 million or more.
• Experience presenting to senior executive stakeholders is mandatory.
• Experience delivering technical projects across multiple streams of work.
• Experience managing software projects across all phases of the SDLC and delivering multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Experience with Agile and waterfall software delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to C-suite stakeholders.
• Previous experience as a technical business analyst, product owner, or developer.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful delivery of technology projects from initiation through closure, proactively managing risks and minimizing variance while aligning work with project goals.
• Define and document project deliverables and timelines, and hold stakeholders accountable for their responsibilities.
• Develop, maintain, and report on squad progress throughout the SDLC and/or project plan, covering technical tasks and agreed milestones.
• Lead scrum teams, manage sprints and agile cadences, oversee the end-to-end project schedule, and deliver key milestones.
• Participate in working groups and steering committees, promptly escalating risks and issues and supporting effective decision-making.
• Manage project execution through risk and issue management, project monitoring, tracking and reporting, workflow management, quality assurance, change management, and communication management.
• Manage cross-stream internal and external project dependencies.
• Understand technical deliverables and align them effectively with business objectives.
• Review functional specifications, solution designs, and user stories to ensure business and technical requirements are mapped, dependencies are identified, and a clear critical path is established.

Benefits

• Annual market-competitive bonus program.
• Thrive Program suite of flexible work options.
• Dedicated time to prioritize health and wellbeing, including virtual yoga or meditation sessions.
• Global Wellness paid day off.
• Give Back Day to make an impact in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed