Sr. Technical Project Manager

Sr. Technical Project Manager - Contract - Orlando, FL - $80.00 - $85.00/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager in Orlando, FL

Role Description

Communicates clearly/concisely with senior leadership
Builds and delivers against plans across a single capability
Proficiently manages work execution through project dependencies, risks, schedules, budgets
Creates, evolves & communicates capability requirements/specifications that align with the scope and enable engineering
Applies technical, functional, and customer expertise to deliver requirements/specifications that are accurate, precise, technically sound, and implementable
Facilitates team progress in driving solutions and making effective business decisions
Supports the creation of feature demos for stakeholders/business partners
Identifies issues/changes and proposes solutions to leadership
Owns budget and resource planning
Learning technology (e.g. Cloud, APIs, services, Windows stack, opensource, database technologies, etc.)
Demonstrates awareness of the capability and its platform dependencies
Applies project lifecycle knowledge to scope, schedule and budget
Determines if basic requirements are being met
Understands estimates of effort to complete engineering workstreams
Communicates clearly and concisely, in written and oral formats about decisions, plans, and tasks
Minimizes use of jargon to ensure understanding by specific audiences
Listens effectively and asks questions to identify needs and share information
Actively seeks, absorbs and takes action on feedback
Leverages communication standards to distribute information to appropriate audience
Contributes constructively in team meetings and cross-discipline collaborations
Knows when s/he doesn't have the right information and resolves by asking for assistance
Maintain, manage and report on the project log workbook to Leadership (i.e.; communications plan, change requests, action items, decisions log, lessons learned, etc.)
Analyze, validate, and assess the change requirements
Gain the required approval as an additional budget requires for implementing the changes
Communicate the change request status to the stakeholders regularly

Skills & Requirements

7-10 years of relevant work experience in program and project management with an online retailer, ideally in eCommerce, marketing, merchandising, etc. Consulting experience is a plus
Strong leader and decision maker with at least 4 years of experience in leading large, multidisciplinary digital teams (preferably websites, mobile web, and apps)
2-5 years Agile delivery experience
Strong experience gathering and developing requirements
1-2 years mobile application (iOS, Android) delivery experience
Minimum 3 years of client management experience in successfully delivering internet solutions, preferably in a global client-service organization
Experience in a matrixed responsibility organization working with multiple Product Managers per effort
Possesses extensive experience in the basics of program and project management (estimation, program and project planning, resource planning, issue management, risk management, change management, communication planning), and coaching more junior team members in the PM practice
Experienced in multiple full lifecycle software deliveries from business development to final software acceptance
Led teams with multiple discipline representation (including product management/strategy, technology, design, SEO, and analytics)
Proven accomplishment as a driver of multiple programs and projects
Proven track record managing individual program and project budgets and budget roll-up of multiple programs and projects
Demonstrated analysis/assessment capabilities
Able to confidently lead teams to a successful delivery approach; ability to motivate, influence, and drive progress
Able to work both collaboratively and independently while maintaining a high level of productivity
Able to work under tight timetables and high pressure situations
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to juggle, shift gears, and maintain a sense of humor; deliver under extreme deadlines and intense business environment
Must possess excellent business communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
Proactive and solution-oriented when managing issues
Comfortable when communicating with executive level (Directors, VPs, SVPs) in presentations, working sessions, and 1-on-1 interactions
Practiced in negotiating with others in ways that result in win/win agreements and outcomes

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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