Technical Project Manager

Austin, TX, United States

Job Type: W2 Contract

Contract Length: 6+ Months

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: $55-60/hr

Please send resume in Word format to [email protected]

A Technical Project Manager to drive the inter-connected programs. This role requires working closely with software development groups across the organization to ensure successful delivery of critical initiatives. The position requires regular communication with executive management for status, risks, and mitigations. Excellent listening and writing skills, as well as strong technical competency is essential. The ideal candidate can focus on both delivery and customers.. A successful candidate will have a technical background, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and great project management and communication competencies.

Experience executing corporate-wide initiatives: define project plans, coordinate resources, manage implementation activities, and develop all processes associated with program rollout and ongoing support.

Gather, record, and translate detailed business requirements into user stories

Estimate project deliverables, develop project plans, write development stories, and coordinate sprint planning and scrum activities to deliver successful projects on time and within budget

Manage sprints, demos, backlog grooming, and retrospective meetings to identify process improvements

Regularly communicate with senior management regarding the status of specific project deliverables, and interact with clients to set and manage expectations

Create clarity around business objectives through the development and refinement of user stories

High degree of competency with Agile methodology, identifying and managing risks, tracking dependencies and milestones, and communicating overall program status

A deep understanding of the software development process

Job#: 2029159

Job Description:

Job Type: W2 Contract

Contract Length: 6+ Months

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: $55-60/hr

Please send resume in Word format to [email protected]

A Technical Project Manager to drive the inter-connected programs. This role requires working closely with software development groups across the organization to ensure successful delivery of critical initiatives. The position requires regular communication with executive management for status, risks, and mitigations. Excellent listening and writing skills, as well as strong technical competency is essential. The ideal candidate can focus on both delivery and customers.. A successful candidate will have a technical background, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and great project management and communication competencies. Experience executing corporate-wide initiatives: define project plans, coordinate resources, manage implementation activities, and develop all processes associated with program rollout and ongoing support.

Gather, record, and translate detailed business requirements into user stories

Estimate project deliverables, develop project plans, write development stories, and coordinate sprint planning and scrum activities to deliver successful projects on time and within budget

Manage sprints, demos, backlog grooming, and retrospective meetings to identify process improvements

Regularly communicate with senior management regarding the status of specific project deliverables, and interact with clients to set and manage expectations

Create clarity around business objectives through the development and refinement of user stories

High degree of competency with Agile methodology, identifying and managing risks, tracking dependencies and milestones, and communicating overall program status

A deep understanding of the software development process

Skills Needed: 6-8+ years experience in a Project Management working in large multi-team environments

Experience with Jira, or Monday.com

Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Strong knowledge of Scrum theory, rules, and practices

Knowledge of Agile techniques like User Stories, Continuous Integration, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Testing, Pairing, and Automated Testing

Technical background with a Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Software, Project Management

Preferred: PMP certification

Agile certification

Prior gaming industry experience

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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