Technical Project Manager

SMC • Noblesville, IN

70d

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager role will work closely with IT leaders, business leads, technical teams, vendor partners, and peers to manage, plan, document, and implement the IT-related activities aligned with business projects and initiatives. The Technical Project Manager will also facilitate collaborative project teamwork, proactive communications, and accountability throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business, management, or technology field or relevant work experience
• 3+ years of project management or business management
• 3+ years of experience in coordinating and/or supporting business processes
• One or more Project Management certifications - (I.e. PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP) are preferred
• Familiarity with multiple project management methodologies and frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project strategies, tasks, project team staffing, and resources
• Lead in the formulation of project objectives and define project scope
• Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones
• Ensure cohesiveness of quality across projects by developing consistent processes for project teams
• Establish & Support best practices for deliverable tracking, risk assessment & mitigation, communication, and key performance metrics
• Establish project governance & oversight, help drive accountability to achieve project milestones outcomes
• Identify risks, offer mitigation strategies, and manage 'scope creep' to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Understand stakeholder needs and expectations using proactive communications regarding project status
• Escalate issues as appropriate. Help ensure tradeoffs and priorities are well-understood by key stakeholders
• Conduct project post-mortems to identify successful & unsuccessful project elements, and opportunities for improvement
• Manage stakeholder needs and expectations using proactive communications regarding project status
• Coordinate multiple projects
• Lead within a project team to help influence outcomes, provide leadership without formal authority
• Responsible for developing and maintaining technical documentation
• Fulfill multiple roles as needed within a team or project
• Provide guidance to other members of the IT Department
• All other job duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees