Technical Project Manager

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a cross-functional team of designers developers and engineers in the successful execution of agile projects for a portfolio of software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management agile methodologies and IT modernization efforts with experience working with stakeholders in the life sciences industry particularly with NIH NIAID.

Lead a cross-functional team of designers developers and engineers in the planning execution and delivery of agile projects ensuring successful project outcomes and meeting business objectives.
Oversee and mentor team members assigning tasks tracking progress and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
Collaborate with program leadership and customer stakeholders to communicate project progress address and achieve project objectives efficiently.
Support the implementation and use of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to coordinate with other agile scrum teams in the organization.
Develop and maintain project plans resource allocation plans and project schedules to ensure successful project delivery.
Identify and mitigate project risks issues and dependencies and develop corrective actions as needed.
Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management including project status reporting issue escalation and change management.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field with at least 8 years of Project Management experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
Agile certification (CSM SAFe PMI-ACP etc.) required.
Experience with IT modernization efforts including cloud migration application development and system integration.
Proven experience managing agile projects with a strong understanding of agile principles and practices.
Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders including technical and non-technical stakeholders and effectively communicate project progress and issues.
Experience working with NIH NIAID or in the life sciences industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges and make informed decisions.
Ability to promote a collaborative team environment facilitating teamwork knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Master’s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
Experience with cloud technologies preferably MS Azure
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira Asana or Microsoft Project.