We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional project management skills, and a deep understanding of fintech systems and applications. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle.
You will:
Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineers, business system analysts, data scientists, learning & communications specialists, etc...)
Provide guidance, motivation, and support to project team members
Manage stakeholder expectations and address any concerns or issues promptly
Facilitate effective communication between project team and stakeholders
Distribute allocated resources efficiently across tasks and responsibilities to ensure project success
Manage third-party vendors and contractors, if applicable
Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity where solutions may have to be based on limited information
Regularly review and analyze project performance against established metrics and client expectations
Develop utilization and success metrics for initiatives within projects you support and collaborate with data teams to design and implement
Identify potential risks to project success, and develop mitigation plans
Proactively address issues to prevent disruptions to project timelines and deliverables
Handle change requests and implement changes while managing project scope
Evaluate the impact of changes on project timelines and budgets
Identify opportunities for resistance from impacted groups and develop mitigation plans to overcome
Must have:
5+ years of experience in a Technical Project Manager or similar role
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc…)
Experience thinking strategically and managing ambiguity across a wide array of issues throughout a project lifecycle
Adept at managing up, down and across the organization to get to project completion
Excellent project team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
Experience working with product and technical teams to build and deliver end-to-end solutions with knowledge of the underlying lifecycles, platforms and technologies
Demonstrated experience in creating project plans, scheduling, and resource management while adhering to timelines and/or budgets
Strong organizational and time management skills: ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously that are deadline sensitive
Skilled in managing relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and managing expectations effectively
Ability to frame and distill complex technical details in an appropriate way to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Nice to have:
Proficiency in project management tools and software
Project Management Professional (PMP, CAPM) certification or equivalent
Experience with specific technical domains relevant to the industry (e.g., software development, IT infrastructure, etc…)
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and information security
Has in-depth knowledge of the function, structure, and services/offerings of project areas you support
Understands relevant technical domains related to the projects being managed (e.g., software development, IT infrastructure, engineering, data)
Understanding of industry-specific tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Commitment to ongoing learning and improvement of project management methodologies and technical skills
Willingness to adapt to new technologies, tools, and best practices in the field
Technologies we use:
Google Suite
Slack
Looker
Jira
Salesforce
Notion
Asana
Airtable
Snowflake
LucidChart
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