Technical Project Manager

Summit

33d•$90,000 - $129,500•Remote

About The Position

Summit is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support a wide range of technical transformation initiatives. In this role, you will work with diverse, cross-functional assignment teams and our clientele to lead the planning, estimation, implementation, and delivery of projects and programs. Our goal is to ensure excellent service delivery and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment, with the ability to drive processes, execute complex projects, and ensure adherence to program strategy throughout all phases of customer engagement.

Requirements

Experience in managing complex initiatives, including coordination of new implementations at data center facilities, managed services, application and infrastructure projects
3+ years in a project management office or as a project manager for a company
Microsoft Office Suite trained, experience in MS Project or Visio required
Highly organized and detail-oriented, as the PM will be directing projects across multiple departments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent flexibility and wits, ability to handle fast-paced technical office environment
Ability to assist in organizing, running, and documenting complex meetings
Ability to manage multiple priorities and to delegate as needed, with the leadership to inspire technical personnel throughout all stages of the project
Experience working with client vision, business objectives, and critical success factors
Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases
Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance logic with creativity
Skilled in estimating and common project management desktop tools
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
Ability to manage large or multiple projects with changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop project plans that align with client needs/requirements for each initiative to track milestones, deliverables, schedule, deadlines, change, resource allocation, and budget
Coordinate project tasks to ensure successful solutions are implemented under the guidance of the management team
Develop, recommend, and implement necessary risk mitigation solutions
Coordinate and attend meetings related to projects; communicate between departments as required
Coordinate with technology teams across the company and with clients to define and drive any technical changes required for projects
Compile project status reports and provide updates to clients and management
Collaborate with and where necessary, mentor other Project Managers
Proactive leadership and top-down oversight in both internal and client initiatives, projects, and client installations from concept through completion
Ensure projects adhere to required standards of scope, requirements, deliverables, and timeline
Oversee necessary review of project(s) status; identify and communicate risks
Manage client expectations and balance the needs of both Summit and our clients to ensure satisfaction for relevant parties
Serve as an escalation point for pre-installation client support issues
Identify and anticipate the needs for additional project work by communicating with both clients and internal team members