Job#: 2077382
Job Description:
Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Overview: The Data Engineering Department is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Project Manager to join the Program Management team. This role involves leading the successful delivery of complex and high-impact technical projects.
About the Team: The Data Engineering team manages the Data Warehouse, the single source of integrated global data. This data is crucial to make informed and strategic decisions. The team is currently modernizing by transitioning the On-Prem Global Data Warehouse to the Google Cloud Data Platform. This modernization effort aims to enable analytics and insights, create marketing campaigns, enhance customer experience, generate operational and regulatory reports, and provide data for digital products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage demand and coordinate changes through the system of delivery.
- Coordinate dependencies with internal and external stakeholders.
- Define release content, priorities, and dependencies across functional teams.
- Execute PI Planning for the Data Engineering team.
- Prepare, participate in, and facilitate Agile/SAFe ceremonies.
- Manage changes, risks, issues, mitigation planning, and contingency planning.
- Define and maintain Data Engineering roadmaps.
- Identify integration conflicts and issues with global and cross-portfolio initiatives, ensuring proper governance.
- Serve as JIRA Administrator for the portfolio, maintaining user access and ensuring data integrity.
- Generate JIRA and Confluence dashboards to support reporting and statuses.
- Define, analyze, and provide key performance metrics to leadership.
- Create articles to communicate statuses and celebrate successes.
Position Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills for a global environment.
- Ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities, and adapt quickly to new demands.
- Strong facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in all phases of the development life cycle and familiarity with agile practices.
Experience Required:
- 7+ years of project management experience.
- 2+ years of experience with JIRA.
- 3+ years of experience managing Data Warehouse projects (Cloud or On-Prem).
Experience Preferred:
- Google Cloud Digital Leader certification.
- Experience in financial institutions.
- SAFe Agilist certification.
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related discipline.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.