Sr Technology Project Manager

Job Title

Manages complex software implementations, application development, infrastructure, and/or information and network security projects within the Technology department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, deliverables, and scope.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
• Develops project documentation including but not limited to project charters, project requirements, statements of work, communication plans, project schedules, status reports, and lessons learned.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and dependencies.
• Manages and tracks project changes, risks and issues as well as recommends and implements corrective action and risk mitigation plans.
• Build and lead cross-functional project teams, assigning responsibilities and setting clear expectations.
• Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment to drive project success.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establishes and maintains a relationship with vendors and stakeholders.
• Employ traditional project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall) to execute projects according to the defined plan.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and risks to mitigate potential issues.
• Facilitate agile practices, such as Scrum or Kanban, to enable iterative development and adaptability.
• Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint demos, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize backlog items and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with project stakeholders, including sponsors, business owners, and team members.
• Provide timely and accurate project status updates, progress reports, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and presentations as needed.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and fulfill business requirements.
• Conduct thorough testing, review, and approval processes before project deployment.
• Coordinate project implementation, including user training, change management, and post-implementation support.
• Identify lessons learned and best practices from completed projects to improve future project outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing process enhancements and promoting innovation.
• Remains current on industry issues, trends, and new methods through self-learning, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Note:

An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Transportation Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of experience managing software implementation, application development, infrastructure, or information and network security projects.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Agile certification (e.g., CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge and application of traditional project management methodologies and Agile framework (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of both internal and external customers. Adopts a customer-centric mindset, putting the needs and requirements of customers at the forefront. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Ability to analyze information efficiently, weigh the pros and cons, and make confident and timely decisions. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders, team members, and executives. Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proactively address issues and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts and learn new skills quickly.
• Proficiency in resolving team conflicts in a constructive manner. This includes promoting effective teamwork, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive team environment.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at different levels, manage expectations, and build strong relationships. Skilled in facilitating project meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Strong leadership abilities to lead cross-functional project teams, assign responsibilities, and provide guidance and support. The capability to foster…