VARITE INC · 2 months ago
USA_Project Manager
VARITE INC is a company seeking a Project Manager to oversee technology-focused projects. The role involves managing multiple teams, ensuring strategic alignment, and optimizing resource allocation for successful project execution.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Manages tasks and problems of moderate to substantial complexity, requiring detailed understanding and application of discipline specific guidelines
Manages broader work assignments, impacting operational improvements, technical areas, and minor strategic decisions within multiple projects across multiple teams
Makes independent critical decisions related to resources, approach, and tactical operations. May include, making decisions that influence short-term operational goals and overall project success
Manages multiple teams or projects, providing direction and support while still under the oversight of higher management
Oversees the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of technology-focused projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
Strategically allocates resources to optimize utilization across high-complexity projects and balance team workloads
Leads and orchestrates Program Increment (PI) Planning meetings and technical alignment discussions with leadership, product management, and delivery teams to ensure strategic alignment and readiness
Active role in Agile Release Train (ART) meetings to ensure the preparation, readiness, and prioritization of features for future PI planning sessions, in partnership with product management and system architects
Develops and oversees comprehensive risk management plans, conducts regular risk assessments, and deploys mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution
Interprets relevant portfolio, Release Train, and team-level metrics
Champions Inspect & Adapt sessions and other retrospective meetings to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the teams
Ensures compliance with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards within the Agile Release Train (ART)
Utilizes advanced project management tools and techniques to monitor progress, track key metrics, and implement corrective actions
Owns the creation of technical specification documents and blogs that explain product functionality and provide clarity on the project objectives
Drives project quality by improving process gaps and increase efficiency and productivity
Engages with stakeholders, including project sponsors, team of colleagues, and external partners, to ensure strategic alignment and effective information flow
May or may not oversee and mentor a team of Technology Delivery colleagues, enabling a culture of continuous learning, growth opportunities, and inclusivity
May or may not provide direct leadership and coaching to Technology Delivery teams, supporting training and development of best practices
May or may not manage resource allocation, project timeline, and budget for projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in project management
Detailed understanding and application of discipline specific guidelines
Ability to manage broader work assignments impacting operational improvements and minor strategic decisions
Independent critical decision-making related to resources, approach, and tactical operations
Experience managing multiple teams or projects
Overseeing strategic planning, coordination, and execution of technology-focused projects
Strategic resource allocation across high-complexity projects
Leading Program Increment (PI) Planning meetings and technical alignment discussions
Active participation in Agile Release Train (ART) meetings
Development and oversight of comprehensive risk management plans
Conducting regular risk assessments and deploying mitigation strategies
Interpreting relevant portfolio, Release Train, and team-level metrics
Championing Inspect & Adapt sessions and other retrospective meetings
Ensuring compliance with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards
Utilizing advanced project management tools and techniques
Creation of technical specification documents and blogs
Driving project quality by improving process gaps
Engaging with stakeholders for strategic alignment and effective information flow
Mentoring a team of Technology Delivery colleagues
Providing direct leadership and coaching to Technology Delivery teams
Managing resource allocation, project timeline, and budget for projects
Collaborating with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives