Technical Project Manager

, permanent position.      Must be flexible to work some Saturdays or Sundays a month (remote). Could be up to 3-4 weekend days per month.

Position : Technical Project Man ager

Company Overview :

Direct Recruit Agency is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in connecting top talent with companies in various industries. We pride ourselves on our ability to match qualified candidates with the perfect job opportunities, and we are currently seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team.

Location Preference - Hybrid in Richmond highly preferred - hybrid at another bank if needed

Top 5 must-have hard skills : Project management, release management, Documentation, M365 product suite, Background in technology, and Design Thinking

Top 5 nice-to-have hard skills : Background in colo / data center migrations, Engineering, Design, WAN / LAN, Process improvements

Top 5 soft skills : communication, collaboration, following directions,

Team size : Project team is 5, expanded project team is close to 30

Key aspects of the role : Release management, Project / Program management, IT knowledge to assist in keeping tasks and defects in progress

Day-to-day Expectations : Participation in daily standups, collaboration with scrum masters and product owners, assisting in pursuing responses to tasks and defect work, providing updates to management, updating status systems, coordinating release activities to include scheduling resources for implementation and testing.

Expectations :

1. Responsible for process management and execution of complex mid to large-scale projects or programs.

2. Reviews all facets of project development, to include overall project and program schedules, budgets, constraints, staffing requirements, and risks. Monitors and controls costs so that projects are completed within the approved budget guidelines.

3. Provides technical leadership and guidance to project managers, product managers / owners, engineers, and scrum masters throughout the project life cycle in support of business plans and client initiatives.

4. Effectively communicates with stakeholders and other resources to maintain progress status. Key participant in providing input and status updates to leadership and executives during project design, build, and testing phases.

5. Applies progressive knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to ensure the long-term viability, supportability, and achievement of project deliverables.

6. Manage releases and the overall release lifecycle.

7. After hours or Weekend support, as needed.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Expertise :

Excellent knowledge of supporting mission-critical applications and infrastructure in a 24x7 environment

Excellent verbal communication skills with a command of the English language.

Excellent written communication skills and an ability to track and present situational status.

Excellent time-management skills.

Extremely computer literate, especially with MS Office Suite of products, MS Project, and Gantt.

Experience with engineering tools, processes, and best practices.

Experience with Agile development life cycle and Scaled Agile framework

Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) pipelines.

Qualification :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of technical experience

5-7 years of infrastructure knowledge or managing large-scale data centers

5-7 years of working experience in program / product management

5-7 years of working experience with release management

Experience working with technology teams, including design / build and delivery engineers, operations, and architects.

Why Work for Us :

At Direct Recruit Agency, we value our employees and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment. As a full-time employee, you will receive a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. You will also have the chance to work with a dynamic team and make a significant impact on our clients' success.

If you are a highly organized and results-driven individual with a passion for project management and technology, we encourage you to apply for the Technical Project Manager position at Direct Recruit Agency. We look forward to hearing from you!