Technical Project Manager II or Senior

Summary Of Job Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and managing complex IT and Application Development projects from initiation to completion. This role works closely with cross-functional teams including IT staff, developers, engineers, business units and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects within scope, budget, and timeline.

The Project Manager is accountable for assembling project plans and team assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews, and escalating functional, quality, or timeline issues as appropriate. The role also includes tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet evolving business and technical needs. Communication across all impacted business areas is essential to manage scope, budget, risk, and resources effectively

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Defines, tailors and reinforces project management framework, including governance, change management, risk / issue/ decision management frameworks
• Develop and Execute detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to effectively coordinate and prioritize project activities
• Track key project milestones and adjust plans and resources as needed to meet business and technical requirements
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and provide regular status and quality reports to stakeholders

Team Leadership \& Collaboration

• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, change management, IT staff, developers, engineers, designers, quality assurance, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery.
• Mentor IT and Application Development team members on project management best practices and defined processes and standards
• Models collaborative leadership, communication, influencing, and strategic thinking
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and executives

Risk \& Quality Management

• Perform quality reviews and ensure deliverables meet defined standards and expectations
• Escalate functional, quality, or timeline issues appropriately
• Leads integrated risk reviews across workstreams; quantifying impact and driving response plans.

Process Improvement \& Standards

• Adhere to and assist in continuous improvement of enterprise project management practices, standards, processes, and metrics
• Conduct thorough project evaluations and post-implementation reviews to identify areas for improvement and incorporate lessons learned into future projects

Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate communication with all areas of the business that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders and leadership

Professional Development

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to project management and IT project delivery

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 5\+ years of experience managing technical or IT projects.
• Proven experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Expertise in resource management practices and change management techniques.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on finding innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Pension, Investment, Finance, public sector, nonprofit, or mission driven organizations
• PMP, Agile, or other project/program management certifications
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• For additional qualifications, see Leveling Guide below

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy and printer machine.
• Occasional moving and positioning supplies in excess of 20 pounds
• All employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner in alignment with the financial services industry
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to operate standard PC equipment
• Ability to handle stress associated with frequent deadline and tight schedules

Hybrid Work Option

Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.