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Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Remote

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager with a strong technology background to join our team. You will be responsible as Scrum Master and Technical Management. This position is being filled to support high priorities and hence provides opportunity for great experience and exposure to leadership. It requires Agile savvy, impactful communicator who is confident with exceptional technical management skills and has a go getter attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Control and communicate key elements of technology projects to ensure their delivery based on aligned scope, schedule, and budget objectives

  • Define and drive "right-sized" project management processes for owned projects

  • Assist with the forecasting of internal resource capacity

  • Estimate project costs and manage the budget (includes related scope control)

  • Oversee and manage external consultants and vendors contracted to the project

  • Continually identify, prioritize, problem solve and mitigate project risks

  • Define the business problem and primary objectives of new projects

  • Coordinate requirements walk-through and sign-offs, verifying with user representatives/stakeholders that use cases and process models accurately portray specific business needs.

  • Empathize with the relevant stakeholders: With the support of the project team, analyze and model the business domain to create a complete picture of work-flows and technical requirements fulfilled by existing and proposed technology

  • Define the scope and objectives of projects and establish communication channels to ensure that final deliverables of technical team meet the expectations of the end users

  • Develop high-level dashboards / reports and communication processes to ensure aligned information across the project team and organization

  • Identify and proactively implement process improvement efforts

  • Support the definition of PMO processes for projects and advocate for continuous improvement of project governance practices

Requirements

  • 5 - 7 years of experience managing IT and/or business projects

  • Expert understanding and previous experience with standard project management methodologies and delivery approaches (waterfall and agile) including the frameworks outlined by PMI and Scrum Alliance

  • Extensive working experience with relevant project management and communication tools (MS Project, Workfront, JIRA, Confluence, etc) and how to apply them practically based on the project needs

  • Experience and exposure to a range of technical environments and projects, including: IT infrastructure, the software development lifecycle, cloud-based solutions (AWS preferred), database engineering, and insights reporting

  • An understanding level knowledge of technical architecture, application systems design and integration

  • Experience conducting technology market scans and facilitating vendor RFP exercises

  • Experience and ability managing projects of varying sizes, complexities, and team structures

  • Experience working with highly governed testing for technology solutions, with experience in test automation a plus

  • Must have demonstrated strong communication and reporting skills with all levels of the organization including senior management, vendors and consultants to align progress, issues, and decisions

  • Experience with SAP and SAP- or other ERP-integrated solutions a plus

  • Experience working for a global company preferred

  • Must have a track-record of delivering value through mission-critical projects

  • Cloud Certification Preferred

LocationRemote
Websitewww.aannex.net
SalaryHourly Rate
EXPERIENCE NEED4-5yrs
Apply on or Before30 June, 2021

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