Technical Project Manager - Cyquent, Inc

Baltimore, MD

About the Job

This is a Hybrid role, works 2 to 3 days onsite in Baltimore, MD

Job Title:

Technical Project Manager (TPM)

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

The Technical Project Manager role will provide quality execution of complex technology projects in support of business needs/operations. Using a deep understanding of IT services and capabilities, the role will be accountable for working with the business areas to carry forward the business needs and concepts (the "what”) and work with IT to determine the "how” in terms of a solution. The incumbent will be consulting within all of the enterprise technologies and architectures, various software, and vendors Duties would include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establishes, maintains, and manages the program schedule, reflecting WBS, dependencies, key milestones, critical path, risk mitigation, evolving challenges, and customer needs.
Establishes and proactively manages program budget according to established MDH best practices. Prepares, submits, negotiates and incorporates scope change orders as the program evolves.
Identifies, categorizes and proactively manages program risks using a structured approach.
Leads the program team, including vendors, to effectively execute the project plan and successfully deliver within budget and on schedule.
Conducts program and technical reviews, status meetings, and reports.
Develops release / deployment strategy and tactical deployment plans
Vendor Oversight: Accountable for multiple RFPs and SOWS to support and track vendor performance. Provides guidance in the development of third party vendor requirements and supports day-to-day activities.
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items
Collaborate with the Business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Business Analysts and System Analysts to understand and design application functionality based on user needs
Demonstrate knowledge of technology, platforms and supporting best practices

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, characteristics, and experiences:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering or equivalent work experience required.Minimum of 8-10 years of IT experience in transformation initiatives - strategic planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of systems, across multiple enterprise-wide hardware and software platforms.Previous technical management and delivery experience in a dynamic high-technology environment is a key to success in this position.
Progressive broad-based information systems experience (which could include consulting) with state-of-the-art hardware and software systems; knowledge and implementation experience in new computing architectures and networked computing structures.Ability to grasp technological opportunities and apply them to business opportunities and requirements.
Experience in project management and execution of multiple enterprise-wide development projects, particularly as a delivery lead on systems development, with working knowledge in all aspects of the systems development life cycle and project life cycle in a cross-functional environment.
Demonstrable expertise, certifications, experience, and achievements across:
- Servers/Storage and Backups;
- Cloud Computing/SaaS/Cloud Platforms
- IVRs/Ticket Capture Systems, etc
Identify gaps and paths for continuous improvement; as well as agile development of improved solutions that are automated, repeatable and reproducible with standard SOPs and necessary training for IT Operations and customers.
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Proactive evaluation and analysis of existing and new technologies, processes and skillsets
- Feasibility studies, proof-of-concept bake-off studies for emergent IT technologies;
- Work with various vendors to explore and investigate technical options;
- Proactive evaluation of technical options and cost implication prior to solution development decisions.
Proven experience managing teams delivering software and technology solutions
A diverse background in software and/or systems engineering.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communications; an ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
Proficient in MS Office, Project Management tools, Financial/budget management systems (Oracle, etc.).
Experience in vendor management, including development of RFPs and SOWs and the tracking and monitoring of service level agreements.

Requested Skills

Understanding of healthcare with healthcare operations knowledge
Demonstrated leadership experience, during which two or more of the following occurred:
- successfully developed and implemented new enterprise-wide technologies and work processes
- demonstrated high competency in project management and the execution of multiple or large projects that cut across all lines of business.
- demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management
- demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective enterprise-wide solutions to diverse and complex business problems
- successfully developed and implemented applications using new and emerging technologies
- established a successful track record of managing joint IT/business teams through life-cycle phases

Source : Cyquent, Inc