Technical Project Manager Software Jobs in Tempe, AZ

IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Technical Project Manager to join our customer in Phoenix,AZ. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Client is considering only LOCAL CANDIDATES for this position. 

Directs and monitors all activities for major technology-based projects from initiation through delivery; these projects may cross platforms, other applications, and/or business lines

Works with stakeholders to develop technology concepts, requirements, design alternatives, acceptance criteria, project schedules, and costs for projects assigned

For assigned projects, monitor and track budgets, complex program schedules, dependencies, risks, and strategic goals to meet project and area objectives through all phases

Provides consistent and comprehensive status reports, project updates, and ongoing cost analyses, significant issue management and resolution, escalation of issues to management when needed

Utilizes shop standard and appropriate Agile/Scrum/Kanban principles and methodologies to manage project output

Manages product backlogs, sprint backlogs, and negotiates priorities with business leadership

Delivers all work efforts and project artifacts with transparency and traceability

Ensures the activities of project staff meet shop standard practices

Is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project

Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs

Works with team and product owner to manage change control

Performs additional duties as assigned or apparent 

BS Degree CS or MIS or equivalent

5+ years' experience in Project/Program Management, Scrum Master, or Business Analyst roles

Agile/Scrum, Six Sigma, PMP certification strongly preferred

Experienced in end to end SDLC elements, sequences, and monitoring/reporting

Proficient in project management techniques, utilizing multiple software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, TDD, etc.).

Utilizes current SDLC tools and techniques to monitor and measure project performance

Listens, asks appropriate questions, and respects the viewpoints of others

Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members; builds morale and team productivity by recognizing and praising the efforts and achievements of the team

Works effectively across team boundaries; develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others

Demonstrated ability to use discretion and make sound decisions

Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment

Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being pro-active in keeping their management informed of project related issues

Ability to work under pressure, and as appropriate, proactively escalate clearly issues or risks to management

Ability to effectively communicate and build strong relationships with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership

Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information : 

- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". 

- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.

- Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment. 

THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:

Email your candidate/s resume to  joseph dot shelton at idealforce.com along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.

Disclaimer : 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.