Technical Project Manager III

Technical Project Manager III

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Opportunity Overview 

Do you have a natural inclination for building and fostering relationships with clients and project teams? Is a passion for using technology to solve problems ever-present in your life? Do you experience joy when tackling the challenge of remaining adaptable to an ever-changing technical environment? Then this may be the position for you. Our software engineers work with teammates both native to the Mohawk Valley and across the country to deliver cutting-edge products to our customers. We are searching for a Technical Project Manager III to help our teams deliver superior results to our clients and customers in all facets of the product and project lifecycle.

Position Details       

Salary Range: $125,000-$185,000 annually. The successful candidate’s salary will heavily depend on how many position qualifications the candidate meets, in addition to education, certifications and experience. This is a full-time exempt position.    

Location/Travel/Remote Performance:     

Remote performance is possible for this position and Technergetics will consider candidates from across the United States. Regardless of location, a successful candidate can expect approximately 15% travel to company headquarters in Utica, NY and client sites across the country. 

Due to the clearance required for this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply; as outlined in Executive Order 12968: Access to Classified Information, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to employees who are United States citizens.    

Responsibilities and Duties 

This senior-level position will collaborate with management, business, customers and technology groups throughout the technological project lifecycle, including:  

• Analyze, plan and develop requirements and standards in reference to scheduled projects   
• Develop, maintain and archive project documentation, cost estimates, roadmaps, work plans, logs, status reports and other project deliverables per standards.
• Act as the main liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables. 
• Provide leadership and technical management using prescribed Scrum and Agile methodologies at stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, retrospectives, etc.
• Define clear deliverables, and roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives 
• Assign and oversee the daily tasks of technical personnel while ensuring all team members are actively working toward established milestones 
• Track team performance and deliverables while leading schedule and cost changes with our customers
• Drive adoption of best practices in project management, team collaboration, and software delivery. 
• Research and evaluate hardware and software technology options and assist in calculating cost/benefit analysis when considering large purchases on behalf of the company to be billed to contract 
• Manage conflicts to an early resolution and escalate unresolved issues through proper channels. 
• Support team performance by removing blockers, fostering accountability, and mentoring junior PMs or scrum masters when needed.
• Supervise team members when needed
• Assist in the areas of Business Development and Strategy, utilizing domain expertise to contribute to proposals, bids, and other avenues for company growth.

Education and Certifications: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with at minimum a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer programming, software engineering, management information systems, business, or related field. 

A current PM certification and at least one certification in Scrum/Agile methodologies is preferred. The successful candidate may be required to acquire these certifications if they do not already possess them. 

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate possesses at least five years of professional experience in most of the following areas: 

• Superior verbal and written communication skills encompassing all typical communication mediums 
• Knowledge of the interworking of a PMO and ability to contribute to and oversee daily PM activities
• Experience implementing project management standards and practices 
• Strong managerial experience when it comes to both analytical thinking and problem-solving  
• Excellent time management, organizational and leadership skills, and attention to detail 
• Experience as a scrum master or a software project lead 

Preferred experience:

• Experience standing up or running a PMO
• Experience with large-scale project management, including IT project management 
• Experience with Gantt charts
• Experience working with federal clients and knowledge of federal compliance and statutory regulations to ensure projects meet contractual obligations
• Experience in Business Development

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for, at minimum, Secret access to classified information.  

Benefits: 

Our benefits package includes health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance coverage and a 401(k) policy with a 3% company contribution & 3% company match.      

Other perks include generous Paid Time Off (including a PTO “gift day” for your birthday), 11 Federal Holidays per year, three weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, and annual technology “allowances”.     

Wait! Even more perks include referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, healthcare stipends, tuition/education reimbursement (once specific requirements are met), and flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions.   

Company Description 

Technergetics is a US-based company whose headquarters is in Utica, NY with employees throughout the country.  The Utica/Rome area is a hub of cutting-edge cyber technology research, bolstered by the Griffiss Business & Technology Park’s tenants and facilities, including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL).  At Technergetics, we work with a wide variety of technologies, including mobile and web apps, Quantum computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, AI-enabled edge devices, and many more. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of  race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.