Technical Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) · New York, NY · 1 wk ago

HybridManagementFull-time

Responsibilities

Leading and managing large, complex enterprise-level projects
Define, shape and drive product and technology roadmap, create clarity to guide plans and drive success
Meet business objectives by successfully designing, implementing, and guiding programs to completion
Create fast and effective solutions when issues arise
Document all aspects of work and present progress to leadership and stakeholders
Promote and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and create progress reports
Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and external partners to ensure they meet program objectives and deliverables
Identify and mitigate risks and issues impacting program delivery and ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during projects
Identify areas for improvement in project management practices
Engage with program/process owners, stakeholders and business partners as necessary to communicate project objectives, strategy, tactics, and ongoing progress
Drive alignment and build trust with stakeholders
Facilitate and enhance the communication and process between IT and the business to establish software engineering priorities, work direction, and best practices; includes working with key stakeholders in the business, business analysts, and developers
Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities while maintaining strong business relationships
Independently manage personal timelines and meet tight deadlines
Successfully manage and coordinate simultaneous project deliverables across groups and teams
Strong experience with Agile, Miro/Lucid, SQL, Excel, Visio, Balsamiq, Jira, Tableau
Experience with AWS Step Functions and Camunda workflows tools

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field required, or combination of equivalent work/education experience
A minimum of 7+ years of experience leading complex development and integration projects, strategy, Business Analysis or System analysis, preferably in the finance/asset management industry
Excellent communication - both verbal and written - with technology and business partners to include strong discussion, debate and listening skills and the ability to look beyond obvious answers to understand impacts
Advanced experience working with Scaled Agile software development processes
Demonstrated success leading and directing others to achieve measurable results
Ability to empathically understand and articulate user needs
Demonstrated ability to articulate solution or product vision and/or customized solutions to meet business objectives
Advanced skills using a variety of tools to document workflows and data mapping including but not limited to Miro/Lucid, Excel, SQL and Visio
Understanding of analysis and artifact goals throughout the solution lifecycle
Ability to learn quickly and work in a changing environment and under tight deadlines
Strong experience with Agile, Miro/Lucid, SQL, Excel, Visio, Balsamiq, Jira, Tableau
Experience with AWS Step Functions and Camunda workflows tools

Qualifications

Understand and apply Scaled Agile software development processes
Proven ability to manage relationships at all organizational levels
Develop a program plan, including goals, scope, schedule, and resources
Align program objectives with the company's strategic goals and ensure consistency with organizational priorities
Establish project tasks and milestones
Assign responsibilities to team members
Monitor the progress of projects and make updates when necessary
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and create progress reports
Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and external partners to ensure they meet program objectives and deliverables
Identify and mitigate risks and issues impacting program delivery and ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during projects
Identify areas for improvement in project management practices
Engage with program/process owners, stakeholders and business partners as necessary to communicate project objectives, strategy, tactics, and ongoing progress
Drive alignment and build trust with stakeholders
Facilitate and enhance the communication and process between IT and the business to establish software engineering priorities, work direction, and best practices; includes working with key stakeholders in the business, business analysts, and developers
Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities while maintaining strong business relationships
Independently manage personal timelines and meet tight deadlines
Successfully manage and coordinate simultaneous project deliverables across groups and teams
Strong experience with Agile, Miro/Lucid, SQL, Excel, Visio, Balsamiq, Jira, Tableau
Experience with AWS Step Functions and Camunda workflows tools

Skills

Communication skills
Project management expertise
Technical proficiency with Agile methodologies and tools
Business analysis and system analysis experience
Leadership and team management skills
Problem-solving and risk mitigation abilities
Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Resource allocation and prioritization
Documentation and reporting skills
Vendor and partner coordination
Technical knowledge and tool proficiency
Experience with AWS Step Functions and Camunda workflows tools

Benefits

SGA is a women-owned business.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

We provide professional development opportunities and training to help you grow your career with us.

We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We are committed to promoting a positive work-life balance and supporting our employees' mental and physical well-being.

We are dedicated to creating a positive impact in the communities where we operate and support initiatives that align with our values.