Engineering Project Manager

We are looking for Engineering Project Manager in Austin,TX
Salary - $130k per annum + Benefits
Subcon -$73 per hour ( No layers are accepted)
Note- Look for Engineering Project Manager only - we need someone who started his career as Developer and moved to TPM role ( so we will be able to find the right profile)


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering /Technical Project Manager with Hands-on programming experience to lead complex technical projects within our organization. The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing technology projects, with expertise in Project Management Professional (PMP) practices, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). This role requires a proactive manager who can coordinate multiple project initiatives, ensure alignment with business objectives, and drive project delivery through effective leadership and collaboration.

*Key Responsibilities:*

- Plan, execute, and finalize technical projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, including acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants.

- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents, effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.

- Apply PMP methodologies and practices to manage projects through their lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure.

- Utilize PPM tools and techniques to prioritize project portfolio based on business needs, resource availability, and risk assessment.

- Manage PLM processes to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of products from concept through design, manufacturing, service, and disposal.

- Conduct project post-mortem assessments and create recommendations to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals, setting realistic timelines and budget forecasts.

- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel, identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the project team.

- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, adjusting schedules and plans as needed.

- Monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders, presenting reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.

- Implement project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs as necessary, managing change requests and scope adjustments.

- Perform risk management to minimize project risks, establishing a risk mitigation plan and contingency plans.

- Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

*Qualifications:*

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.

- Proven experience in project management in the IT sector, with a focus on technical projects.

- Strong familiarity with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) practices.

- Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience with project management tools and software.

*Preferred Skills:*

- Master's degree in Computer Science

- Additional certifications in Agile, Scrum, or related methodologies.

- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.