Technical Project Manager II

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• The Technical Project Manager II ensures high-quality project delivery on time, on scope, and on budget.
• Manages all phases of assigned projects (i.e., initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing).
• Meets with project sponsors and team members to gain an understanding and knowledge of projects and to determine platforms, components, software applications, technologies, and security measures.   
• Performs thorough research and analysis to ensure the most effective technologies and methods are employed. Clearly communicates constraints, conflicts, requirements, compatibility issues, and items that could affect project outcome, final performance level, or customer satisfaction. Offers appropriate alternatives and contingency plans. 
• Identifies scope of project and develops documents outlining key project objectives, goals, plans, requirements, proposals, estimates, schedules, and budgets. Makes presentations, submits requests, and gains necessary approvals. Ensures estimates of time, cost, performance level, and materials are accurate and meet project requirements. Modifies plans and schedules as required. 
• Works with program management to assemble a project team, make work assignments, and effectively direct and coordinate activities. Provides necessary training on project objectives, processes, and details. 
• Successfully monitors, documents, and presents project status concerning milestones and delivery deadlines.
• Communicates progress to appropriate stakeholders, program manager, and project sponsors.
• Effectively documents, manages, obtains approvals for, and communicates changes and decisions.  
• Maintains accurate and complete records during the development process. Ensures related oral and electronic communications regarding project requirements, design changes, problems, solutions, etc. are securely maintained and readily available for review. 
• Sets up and coordinates effective post-sprint and user testing to effectively evaluate and document delivery and system performance, fulfillment of project requirements, and elimination of bugs. Ensures test plans are well-documented, relevant to application, and in compliance with policies and procedures. Analyzes test results, identifies problems and conflicts, and provides solutions. Ensures problems are resolved quickly and effectively. Repeats testing as needed. 
• Coordinates and manages the creation of related documentation. Ensures accurate technical information is gathered and disseminated to technical writers. Ensures final documents are thoroughly reviewed, accurate, complete, and user-friendly. 
• Monitors contracts and manages project budgets. Approves pay requests and change orders. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and project management skills. 
• Is skillful in creating Work Breakdown Structures, project plans, and timelines, understanding the scope, and identifying key milestones in the delivery.
• Works well individually and in a team environment. 
• Can build consensus, influence, and motivate others. 
• Possesses strong oral and written communication abilities. 
• Solid technical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to plan project activities and meet schedules. 
• Able to use all related computer equipment and applications.  
• Strong knowledge of development cycles and standards. 
• Experience with agile delivery models.
• Thorough understanding of technology applications, processes, software, and equipment. 
• Understanding of planning and development of large-scale technology projects. 
• Knowledge of effective project management techniques and methods. 
• Thorough knowledge of agile methods and how they apply to project management. 

Competencies: 

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