Technical Project Manager

We currently have a career opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join our team located in Los Angeles/OC/San Diego, CA. The technical project manager will have complete responsibility for the day-to-day management of an engagement, including all aspects related to managing our consulting team, resulting in a successful delivery and a satisfied, reference-able client. We are looking for our project managers to be technically minded. They are not expected to code or contribute to a technical solution. However, they are expected to understand technology projects, know the fundamentals of Agile development, and understand at a high-level what are the technical goals of their project which will drive business results for the client. 

**Looking for Southern California candidates only.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

• Provide core PMO Support to centralized team and project oversight
• Apply Agile methodology/framework to the project team
• Drive meetings and progress on action items
• Understand, at a high-level, the technical solution that is being applied/adopted
• Prepare PMO deliverables, including status reports, project forecast/budget, etc. 
• Create/manage project plans in Microsoft Project (or equivalent), drive all tasks within backlog tooling (e.x. Jira), and hold stakeholders accountable
• Track dependencies and escalate risks/issues as needed
• Develop status reports and presentation materials as needed
• Ensure requirements and project deliverable dates can be clearly communicated to management team
• Ensure solutions through discussion with the Business/ Stakeholders to resolve problems
• Foster an environment that adapts quickly to creative change
• Effectively balance the needs of the client, as well as the needs of the internal teams
• Manage resources for each assigned project to ensure that the project remains on schedule
• Anticipate any potential issues with the project through quick responses and proactive critical thinking

• 5+ years of project management experience within IT projects/programs
• Management consulting experience is preferred
• Highly proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders and business partners to deliver high quality projects
• Hands on with project documentation. Well-versed in industry best-practices.
• Knowledge of Agile Framework is a MUST
• Experience with MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio and Excel is a MUST.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, SmartSheets, etc. is a MUST.
• Must be able to describe the high-level, technical solution of at least 2 projects/programs from past experiences 
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution.

Preferred skills:

• PMP Certification
• Scrum Master Certification 
• Project Management tool certification (Jira, ADO, etc.)

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $73,008 to $170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in this overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking