Sr Tech Project Mgr - Project Hire

This is an estimated 16-month Project Hire position, with no guarantee of permanent placement.

About the Role

The Senior Technical Project Manager will identify, plan, and coordinate a set of related projects within a program to manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies across DXT. They will apply project management principles, practices, and techniques to lead and control project schedule, scope, quality, cost, and performance risks independently for multiple complex technology projects. The role involves coordinating project team activities, working closely with cross-discipline technology teams, leadership, and business partners to align technical and business direction, milestones, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes project planning, identifying, and coordinating a project plan to ensure value in support of business strategies.
• Plans the delivery of the project and its activities in alignment with organizational mission and goals.
• Develops and implements long-term goals and objectives to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge of resources and budget planning.
• Manages execution of the project, coordinating and facilitating delivery of objectives.
• Ensures timely completion of tasks, maintaining project schedule and target dates.
• Assesses project risks and formulates mitigation plans.
• Develops and updates project budgets, delivering projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Leads and directs high-priority matrix objectives, requiring functional integration and interaction with sponsors and teams.
• Conducts project meetings at leadership and executive director levels.
• Develops and manages a project change control process to ensure scope adherence.
• Provides input and feedback to project team members.
• Identifies and evaluates risks associated with project activities and mitigates them.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews deliverables.
• Tracks progress and reviews project activities to meet deadlines and goals.
• Assesses project issues and identifies solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer goals.
• Prepares and executes project communication.
• Ensures stakeholders receive orientation and training in accordance with organizational standards.
• Communicates with clients and stakeholders to gain support and solicit input for program improvement.
• Liaises with managers to ensure effective and efficient program delivery.
• Conducts regular program status meetings with stakeholders, keeping their needs in view.
• Works collaboratively with development and support staff to maintain knowledge of capabilities and ensure precise communications.
• Creates program presentations and reports for executive leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Presents program status and issues to leadership through formal presentations.
• Proactively communicates program status, issues, and risks to management.
• Supports program/project budget, ensuring operations within approved budget.
• Monitors budgeted expenditures and ensures financial actuals are up to date.
• Works with IT Project Controllers to monitor budget expenditures.
• Mentors junior/mid-level project managers on project life cycle and discipline.
• Continues professional development through meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical program and project management experience working with technical teams developing enterprise-class solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Lean, Kanban, Waterfall, and pragmatic blending of styles to facilitate collaboration and delivery.
• Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools like JIRA, Confluence Wiki.
• Understanding of Agile technical practices, DevOps, and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD).
• Experience with budget tracking and complex cost-benefit analysis.
• Experience managing and prioritizing projects within a program and working seamlessly with various teams and stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Agile Certifications (CSM; ACP; CSPO; SAFe; LeSS).

Pay

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $123,100 - $165,100 per year. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.