Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ

Job Type: Contract

Job description:

• A Technical Project Manager is an essential role within software development and is someone responsible for overseeing and managing software development projects from start to finish.
• They have a deep understanding of software development methodologies, technologies, and best practices.
• Their role involves planning, executing, and delivering high-quality software solutions while ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• They collaborate closely with the development team, stakeholders, allocate resources, and manage project risks.
• This role will be somewhat similar to a Scrum Master role in Agile. They are responsible for reporting various types of project metrics, including RAG statuses, Project Status updates, and track progress of each project.

You are the kind of person who can:

• Operate autonomously and be comfortable balancing the priorities of both business and technology
• Create project plans, defining project scope, setting goals, and establishing timelines
• Identify project requirements, allocate resources, and develop strategies to ensure successful project execution
• Participate in Process Improvement
• Possess strong analytical skills to evaluate complex technical
• Be capable of identifying challenges, defining solutions, and making informed decisions to address technical complexities
• Passionately drive projects to completion while acting as a Servant Leader
• Possess strong leadership skills to guide and motivate the project team, delegate tasks effectively, and ensure everyone is aligned towards achieving project goals
• Clearly convey project objectives, expectations, and updates to the project team and stakeholders

Position Requirements:

• 4-year degree from an accredited university or applicable work experience
• 5+ years of experience working with business and technology teams for a software development company
• Project Management Experience
• Proficiency in reporting progress, status, and alignment to a project plan
• Technical expertise and strong leadership abilities

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Demonstrated experience in managing technical software development projects is required. This includes overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, managing project budgets, resources, and timelines, and ensuring high-quality software deliverables.
• Foundation in software development principles, programming languages, and technical architectures is required
• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is ideal
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration
• *The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.