Sr. Technical Project Manager

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Title: Sr. Technical Project Manager

Industry: Entertainment

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Bristol, CT (4x per week onsite)

Rate Range: $80-$91.25/hr

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Description: Within the Business Operations organization the Technical Program Manager is responsible for managing small through large-scale, complex projects in the Software Engineering area from initiation through closure. These initiatives will involve daily hands‑on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and may include working with other technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions. This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (PM) experience and communications skills.

Responsible for managing projects using DE&E Technology processes, tools and methodologies, which includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, cost, risk, and communications.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of multiple technical product or software development projects from start to finish.
• Have experience executing both Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.
• Have experience with industry-standard project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected.
• Identifies project risks; analyzes and communicates prioritized mitigation plans to stakeholders; anticipates problems and roadblocks before they occur.
• Develops and manages project plans comprised of complex activities and dependencies.
• Communicates status, updates and project summaries via presentations, e‑mail and direct communication with key stakeholders and leadership.
• Have excellent professional writing skills and can provide verbal explanations of status and technical issues with precision and accuracy.
• Excel at working with project stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, and effectively communicate requirements to development teams.
• Excel in leading effective meetings (keeping teams on track), document decisions and follow up.
• Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and can start the conversation.
• Negotiate with skill and can identify a solution path for various competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.
• Learns quickly and enthusiastically, particularly about technical systems and issues.
• Constantly evaluating process and seeking for ways to improve at every iteration.

Basic Qualifications:

• Have 7+ years of technical project management experience working directly with engineers.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies developing software applications, playing the role of scrum lead.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSM / CSP Certification preferred.
• Experience in streaming media software and digital technology.
• Experience with backend systems, machine learning, and personalization a plus.
• Have some technical proficiency demonstrated in any number of ways, e.g. coding skills, quality assurance experience or technical writing background or similar.

Required

Education:

• STEM Bachelors

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions:

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.

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