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Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid Onsite)(Locals only)
Duration: 6+ months contract
IV: Phone and Video
Rate: $75-80/hr W2
Need LinkedIn and it must be old.
Candidate needs to be from Retail or Ecommerce domain.
What you will be doing
As a Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing various technical projects within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards. Your role will involve planning, executing, and closing projects, as well as communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
Main responsibilities
1. Project Planning:
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Identify and address dependencies between tasks and teams to ensure smooth project execution.
2. Project Execution:
- Lead project teams through the execution phase, providing guidance, motivation, and support.
- Monitor project progress and performance against established plans, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
3. Communication and Stakeholder Management:
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Facilitate regular project meetings, including kick-off meetings, status updates, and post-mortems.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Quality Assurance:
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements.
- Conduct regular reviews and inspections to identify and address quality issues proactively.
- Work closely with the QA team to define and execute testing strategies as needed.
5. Change Management:
- Assess and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring that any deviations are properly documented and approved.
- Anticipate potential changes and develop contingency plans to mitigate their impact on project objectives.
6. Team Development:
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to team members, helping them develop their skills and grow professionally.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members on a regular basis.
What we are searching for
Proven experience as a technical project manager, managing complex projects from initiation to closure.
5+ years of experience in creating executive level summaries and presentations using tools such as MS PowerPoint.
5+ years of experience within a large-scale retail organization, such as a Fortune 500 organization.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Agile Product Management mindset preferred.
Sound familiarity with tools such as confluence, JIRA etc.
PMP certified.
Experience in eCommerce Grocery business is a plus.
Solid technical background, with experience in software development, IT infrastructure, or related fields.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to communicate effectively via multiple channels (verbal, written, etc.) with technical and non-technical staff.
Passion for creating business value balancing with customer focus.
Ability to work collaboratively across various engineering teams using difference technology stacks.
Ability to routinely interact with multiple levels of the organization including executive level members of the organization.
Well-organized, detail oriented, and have ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.