Technical Project Manager (Java Development)

Job Title : Technical Project Manager (Java Development)

Type : Direct Hire

Work Location : Hybrid role in Cary, NC for 2 days in the office.

Candidates must reside in the Cary, NC area.

Required Skills & Experience :

• Strong project leadership and management skills required, including previous experience leading successful technical teams and projects.
• Knowledge of business analysis tools and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of multi-tier architecture technology and its use, specifically Java, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery.
• Minimum of seven (7) years software development (Java) experience.
• 2 years of previous software development management / team lead experience. Big Bonus Points if you Have :
• Capability to understand customer application use from the customer’s perspective – business needs.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced cross-functional development environment.
• Demonstrated strength in project management methodology and practice.
• Knowledge in AWS or other cloud technologies.
• Broad understanding and experience of full development life cycle.
• Must possess initiative with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Previous experience working with offshore technical teams.
• Deadline driven projects with possibility of heavy workloads at times.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Experience with Agile, SCRUM.
• PMP Certification (must earn in first 12 months of employment).
• Agile certification (PMI or Scrum Alliance). Job Overview :

Responsible for managing deliverables and delivering projects on time from the business requirement stages through post implementation activities.

The Project Development Manager will also lead the planning and execution of projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished, and company objectives are met.

Partners with Product Managers to ensure product’s success.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

Project Planning (30%) :

• Gather requirements and facilitate developing business case for project portfolio management, including high level estimates.
• Create project plans; budget, issues and risks, action items, status reports as well as adhere to internal project methodologies.
• Release Planning. Project Execution and Management (50%) :
• Manage, integrate, and balance resource requirements and budget forecasts across multiple projects without adversely impacting deliverables, timelines or quality .
• Lead teams in the design, development, integration and support of software products and systems.
• Lead teams to be more T-shaped.
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks, including tracking, escalation, and mitigation.
• Perform ongoing support role regarding application and system operations and results - includes the following : direct support, problem investigation and / or liaison to other departments to ensure timely problem resolution.
• Spend 10-15% of the time on programming / coding to ensure familiarity with the tech stack and the products.
• Supervise performance and professional development for technical members of the team to include regular 1 : 1 meeting, hiring of new resources and delivering regular evaluations.
• Follows Agile approach to software development as appropriate.
• Partners with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure success of the product / functionality being developed.

Project Communication (20%) :

• Report project progress to senior management and stakeholders, identifying issues and resolutions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver to them. Key Measures :
• Project metrics.

Job Requisition # 38871

A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $150,000 - $155,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels. #LI-LB1