Technical Project Manager (Detroit)

Job description
Background
Connected Car, Embedded Application Development, Internet Radio, IoT and Mobile Apps are just some of the cool things we work on here at Abalta Technologies. We are pioneers in the navigation and mapping industry and have worked with over 60 global name brands since our inception. Our business is booming and our customers continue to want more from us. Abalta Technologies has a reputation for being extremely innovative and capable and we are seeking new team members who possess these same qualities.
Founded in 2003 and based in San Diego, Abalta Technologies is a global leader in software design and development. Our employees experience the excitement of working in a fast-growing and dynamic environment and the opportunity to work on some of the coolest tech in the industry.
Abalta Technologies' success is a direct result of the team and culture we have created. Employees are afforded the opportunity to explore new technical areas while also sharpening their existing skills on the many leading-edge solutions we develop for our clients. Work as a member of a small team building next-generation solutions in connected cars and IoT. Our team members help each other become great software engineers capable of solving some of the hardest problems on the planet.
We are on the leading edge of connected car and mobile technology and seek job candidates that want to join the ranks of a successful, growing, and dynamic software company.
Benefits
Abalta Technologies provide a generous benefits package that includes 20 days of personal time off (PTO), 401K matching, and generous health benefits.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player will handle all the resources and coordination from a technical standpoint. You must set and achieve objectives, ensure both top quality and control of the project, handle client and vendor interaction, and act as the subject expert.
Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct teams in the delivery of high-quality services within committed time frames to the customer
• Collaborate with the customer in a consultative role when eliciting their business and technical requirements
• Manage the relationship with the client/customer throughout the project duration
• Accountable for customer satisfaction and focused on delivering valuable insights to the customer
• Identify risks and issues throughout the project, monitor service delivery, and initiate strategies and plans to ensure delivery of high-quality services
• Create and maintain project plans and schedules
• Actively manage scope and change
• Ensure that project documentation is created and is maintained
• Escalate unresolved issues to senior management
• Plan and execute Agile/Scrum methodology for software development

Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant software project/program management experience
• Minimum of 3 years working in software consulting companies working with external clients
• Minimum of 3 years working as a software developer
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is a MUST - CSM preferred
• Familiar with Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Automotive OEM companies / Mapping / Video Telematics a PLUS

Travel:

• Travel to customer sites may be necessary depending on project needs.