Project Manager

Project Manager

Phoenix

ROLE_DESCRIPTION - 8+ years

"1. Manages tasks and problems of moderate to substantial complexity, requiring detailed understanding and application of discipline specific guidelines.

2. Manages broader work assignments, impacting operational improvements, technical areas, and minor strategic decisions within multiple projects across multiple teams.

3. 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.

4. 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"