Technical Lead – Clarity PPM (Project Portfolio Management)

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of solutions within the Clarity PPM platform.
• Configure and customize Clarity modules including: Project Management, Resource Management, Financial Management.
• Develop and maintain: GEL scripts, NSQL queries, Custom portlets and dashboards.
• Build and support integrations using: REST/SOAP APIs, XOG (XML Open Gateway) for bulk data operations, Enterprise systems such as SAP, Jira, and ServiceNow.
• Implement automation using Clarity workflows and job scheduling.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, including query tuning and data processing efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within Clarity PPM.
• Collaborate with PMO, Business Analysts, and IT teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior developers and analysts.
• Manage system upgrades, patches, and environment stability.
• Maintain documentation for: System configurations, Technical designs, Development standards and best practices, Deliver user support, technical training, and knowledge transfer to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; 8+ years of experience in software development or enterprise application support.
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong hands-on experience with Clarity PPM development and administration; Expertise in: GEL scripting, NSQL, XOG, XML and JavaScript; Experience with: Clarity Studio, Custom Portlets, JasperSoft reporting; Strong knowledge of: SQL (Oracle / MS SQL Server); Database performance tuning; Experience building and managing: REST and SOAP APIs; System integrations with enterprise tools; Deep understanding of: Project Portfolio Management (PPM) processes, Resource and financial planning within Clarity; Experience working with: PMO organizations, Project lifecycle governance; Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to: Lead technical initiatives, Mentor junior team members, Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Additional Preferred Skills: Clarity PPM certification or formal training; Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies; Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines; Exposure to cloud-based Clarity PPM environments.