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Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

CompanyMunger, Tolles, & Olsen
LocationLos Angeles, CA, USA
Salary$134200 – $160000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Current (not expired) PMP certification or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience running large-scale projects with business-wide impacts using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Ability to successfully manage, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple projects currently using sound judgment and stakeholder input to meet time-sensitive and aggressive deadlines.
  • Expert knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and project management tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management, staff, and a variety of external entities including vendors and clients.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and composure at all times in challenging circumstances.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Technical proficiency to understand and communicate complex systems, integrations, and processes.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, enabling effective testing, validation, and implementation of solutions.
  • Adaptability to evolving project requirements and organizational priorities.
  • Proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.
  • High level presentation skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and critical paths to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate resolution of conflicts or challenges.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams, vendors, and business units.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, addressing deviations from plans.
  • Oversee testing, deployment, and transition phases to ensure successful handoff to operations.
  • Prepare and present regular project updates, reports, and dashboards for stakeholders and management.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and project artifacts.
  • Foster transparent communication to ensure alignment and awareness across teams.
  • Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
  • Evaluate and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to improve project efficiency and quality.
  • Analyze project outcomes and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.