Project Development Manager

Your Next Career Move Starts Here! The Role: Project Development Manager Location: Cary, NC Type: Direct Hire What You'll Do Responsible for managing deliverables and delivering projects on time from the business requirement stages through post implementation activities. The Project Development Manager will also lead the planning and execution of projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished, and company objectives are met. Partners with Product Managers to ensure product s success. What You'll Do Responsible for managing deliverables and delivering projects on time from the business requirement stages through post implementation activities. The Project Development Manager will also lead the planning and execution of projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished, and company objectives are met. Partners with Product Managers to ensure product s success. Responsibilities Project Planning (30%): Gather requirements and facilitate developing business case for project portfolio management, including high level estimates.Create project plans; budget, issues and risks, action items, status reports as well as adhere to internal project methodologies.Release Planning. Project Execution and Management (50%): Manage, integrate, and balance resource requirements and budget forecasts across multiple projects without adversely impacting deliverables, timelines or quality.Lead teams in the design, development, integration and support of software products and systems.Lead teams to be more T-shaped.Identify and resolve project issues and risks, including tracking, escalation, and mitigation.Perform ongoing support role regarding application and system operations and results - includes the following: direct support, problem investigation and/or liaison to other departments to ensure timely problem resolution.Spend 10-15% of the time on programming/coding to ensure familiarity with the tech stack and the products.Supervise performance and professional development for technical members of the team to include regular 1:1 meeting, hiring of new resources and delivering regular evaluations.Follows the client's Agile approach to software development as appropriate.Partners with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure success of the product/functionality being developed. Project Communication (20%): Report project progress to senior management and stakeholders, identifying issues and resolutions.Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver to them. Key Measures Project metrics. Required Qualifications Capability to understand customer application use from the customer s perspective business needs.Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and planning skills.Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced cross-functional development environment.Demonstrated strength in project management methodology and practice.Strong project leadership and management skills required, including previous experience leading successful technical teams and projects.Broad understanding and experience of full development life cycle.Knowledge of business analysis tools and techniques required.Must possess initiative with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.Deadline driven projects with possibility of heavy workloads at times.Minimum of seven (7) years software development experience.2 years of previous software development management/team lead experience required. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge in AWS or other cloud technologies preferred.Knowledge of multi-tier architecture technology and its use, specifically Java, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery highly desired.Previous experience working with offshore technical teams desired.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent field desired.Experience with Agile, SCRUM preferred.PMP Certification preferred (must earn in first 12 months of employment).Agile certification (PMI or Scrum Alliance) preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golden Resources