Technical Project Manager

Data Based Development Systems is seeking a Technical Project Manager/IT Application Owner to lead a Global Migration of Applications. The role involves interfacing with stakeholders, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and ensuring the successful delivery of software projects while managing multiple teams and resources.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Global Application Migration Effort including two scrum teams for a suite of applications that the candidate owns
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the assigned application(s)
• Provide updated status on your projects including a development schedule
• Become familiar with the applications you are responsible for
• Complete a form any applications that do not already have one. If they have one just do an update
• ARB (Architecture Review Board)
• Clara
• Archer (Global Trade review & Cyber review)
• ATO (Authorization to Operate) – Challenge is to obtain a clear security scan
• Create all the technical documents & diagrams
• Represent the applications in all meetings at Pratt (IT Application Owner)
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization
• Monitor applications performance and ensure optimal functionality
• Identify Issues and/or bottlenecks. When a problem occurs schedule debugging sessions with the appropriate personnel and communicate the issue with the Project Team
• Collaborate with business units, IT teams, Military Engines business owner) and other stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback. Details will be provided
• Communicate updates, changes, and potential issues to relevant parties
• Ability to Coach as well as lead the Team in SAFe 6.0 Practices
• Ability to manage more than one scrum team at the same time
• Experience as a Technical Project Manager/IT Application Owner facilitating ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand up, demos and retrospective)
• Ability to plan and prioritize team workloads by accurately estimating resources and timelines, proactively identify risks, monitor execution against key metrics, and adapt swiftly to contingencies to ensure optimal delivery
• Lead and mentor two teams providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Coordinate daily activities, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence in testing practices
• Ability to lead teams in a Waterfall and/or Agile Environment
• Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies based on project requirements, specifications, and risk assessments
• Define test objectives, scope, and timelines, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review and refine testing requirements, acceptance criteria, and test coverage
• Lead and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Monitor project progress, including adherence to timelines and budgets
• Address and resolve any issues or risks that arise during the project lifecycle
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide regular updates on project status
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed and met
• Expert at positively mitigating issues leading to a positive outcome
• Ability to manage a diverse team of experts
• Establish and maintain QA best practices, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency in testing activities
• Implement and enforce quality assurance processes throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to release management
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits to assess the effectiveness of QA processes and identify areas for improvement
• Communicate progress, and issues effectively to project stakeholders, including program managers, developers, and business analysts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and resolution of risk/issues and dependencies
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Prepare and present project reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders
• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency
• Track expenditures and resource utilization
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Monitor and address any project risks or issues promptly
• Evaluate project outcomes and processes for opportunities to improve efficiency
• Implement best practices and lessons learned in future projects

Requirements:

• American Citizenship is required
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven 10 plus years' experience in delivering software in both a Waterfall and Agile environment
• As a Technical Project Manager/ IT Application Owner, proven experience establishing discipline, work processes and coaching around the presentation and resolution specific to leading projects as well as defect management
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, QA processes, and testing techniques
• Proficiency using Jira and Microsoft Office 365
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively under pressure
• Relevant certificates (e.g., PMP (Project Management Professional) and SSM or CSM (Scrum master)) are required
• Knowledge of SAFe 6.0 Practices are also required. In this case experience is needed to tailor the work effort based upon the delivery
• At least one year implementing solutions using Artificial Intelligence
• It would be helpful to have five plus years of professional consulting and professional services experience with a leading consulting company