Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA / twice a week onsite

Duration: 7 Months  (possibility of extension)

Xoriant reasonably expects the pay rate for this position to be within the following range: $42/hour-$49/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the tasks and deliverables of individual teams.
• Work with team members to drive projects, coordinate project activities, and resolution of open issues.
• May be responsible for individual sub-components of larger projects.
• Assist with the coordination of projects, gathering requirements, identifying project vision, and developing project schedules.
• Work with engineers, creatives, and management to maintain project schedules, estimate level of effort, and to supervise, influence, and direct progress.
• Report project progress, status, and risks to project partners.
• Work with management to handle project risk, develop mitigation plans, and raise decisions & unresolved issues.
• Ensure work is thoroughly tested, meets all compliance requirements, and is efficiently implemented.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in Project Management and the full SDLC.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience with modern software development methodologies, especially SCRUM/Agile.
• Excellent communication, expectation management, and facilitation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in JIRA

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

• SCRUM Master certified, with experience operating and leading SCRUM teams.
• Experience in leading infrastructure, platform, or enablement programs for internal customers.
• Gaming and start-up experience is a plus.
• Programming or engineering education or background a plus.