Project Manager, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant

Technical Project Manager

The Technical Project Manager will oversee the implementation of software projects for BSD, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish. This role demands strong communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities to effectively engage with both technical and business stakeholders. The TPM will leverage a robust technical background in databases, cloud technologies, system architecture, infrastructure, networking, and Active Directory (AD) to drive projects forward, manage risks, and maintain project timelines and dependencies.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates request for proposals (RFPs) and vendor proposals for security risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.

Communicates processes and updates clearly to the team, vendors, and partners.

Works independently and with the team to make informed decisions and manage project scope and schedule changes.

Measures performance, manage client relationships, and establish third-party vendor partnerships.

Creates and maintains project documentation, reporting daily on status and progress.

Anticipates and mitigates risks, resolves issues proactively, and manages migration plans.

Communicates project expectations, risks, and escalations across all organizational levels.

Ensures compliance with BSD standards for change control and successful project delivery.

Manages Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and resources, providing technical guidance and safeguards for software initiatives.

Maintains clear customer-facing documentation, defining roles and responsibilities.

Updates and organizes project documents, including RACI, RAID, and archives.

Assists the CIO with strategic planning, capturing new ideas, and proposing solutions.

Supports project implementation when resources are limited and may assist with software administration and audit reporting.

Technical Knowledge:
Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., , Smartsheets, excel, Jira, ITSM). Familiarity with software development processes and system architecture. Oracle Database and architecture knowledge be a preferred.

Risk Management:

Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Communication

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to varied audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Leadership

Skills:

Strong leadership qualities to motivate and guide teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Analytical

Skills:

Proficient in analyzing project performance data and making data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.

Problem-Solving

Skills:

Ability to anticipate issues and develop proactive solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Relationship Management:
Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and third-party vendors.

Organizational

Skills:

Exceptional organizational abilities, with a focus on detail and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Adaptability:
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities while maintaining focus on deliverables.

Documentation

Skills:

Proficient in creating and maintaining project documentation, including RACI, RAID, and status reports.

Financial Acumen:
Understanding of budget management and cost control principles.

Technical Guidance:
Ability to provide architectural and technical guidance to teams, ensuring alignment with best practices and security standards.

Work Ethics:
Work independently with minimal supervision; self-motivated and able to take ownership of work, Results-oriented, with the initiative to complete tasks thoroughly.