Technical Project Manager
Steampunk•McLean, VA
•$100,000 - $175,000
About The Position
Steampunk is seeking a creative, hands-on Technical Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of solution development and delivery. The role provides Agile project management and Scrum Master support to Agile teams, manages remote project delivery, and works with clients and technical teams to deliver innovative technology solutions. The Project Manager also leads staff, supports their training and career development, and advises client executives on technical and business matters.
Requirements
- Approximately 8 years of experience in tactical project management of highly technical initiatives.
- Experience as a technical project manager.
- Experience working in a complex engineering environment.
- Strong judgment, negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to establish trust with a variety of stakeholders and customers.
- Self-managed and self-starting, with the ability to work independently.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Information Technology or a related field.
- PMP certification.
- Scrum Master certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain successful, results-oriented client relationships and identify opportunities with existing clients.
- Develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives and manage a remote project delivery team.
- Facilitate technical discussions and troubleshoot project implementation issues.
- Assess the organization and delivery environment and recommend Agile practices tailored to the client.
- Provide Agile Scrum Master support, attend Agile ceremonies, and contribute as needed.
- Remove blockers to support project success.
- Coach the Product Owner and team on backlog refinement and prioritization.
- Handle challenging client situations and provide technical and business guidance to client executives.
- Lead and manage staff and monitor staff performance.
- Evaluate project feasibility, eliminate non-productive tasking, and find creative ways to ensure or accelerate delivery when feasible.
- Assist staff with training needs to support skills expansion and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
