Technical Project Manager for Exciting Startup in NYC! in New York, NY @ Confidential

  • How to Apply: elyse@monitor110.com

Working with all internal organizational levels and groups, as well as external vendors you will develop and manage project schedules, identify risks and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders, define problem solving and risk mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution through the full project cycle. You will oversee the compilation and analysis of project activity and will deliver statistical data/reports on a project’s feasibility and progress.

A strong technical background in IT infrastructure & the software development lifecycle is essential for your success in this position. You must have a proven track record of project completion that is on time and within budget. Successful candidates must be able to command the technical respect of our engineers as well as run extremely effective projects on compressed timelines. This is a startup. You will be expected to not only deal with the unique pressures of a young company, but also to help us mature via best practices and sound processes.

Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple competing cross-functional projects simultaneously.
• Daily interactions with software engineers, systems & operational engineers , product managers and senior management.
• Managing individual projects and running large multi-project programs.
• Running meetings, creating and maintaining timelines, and keeping diverse groups informed of progress and obstacles.
• Work with engineers to develop detailed and creative solutions to complex problems, while keeping a watchful eye on timelines and costs.

Requirements:

• Degree in IT / Engineering or related field.
• Experience with project management of java-based software applications
• Some experience of Linux system administration.
• Previous experience with the financial industry a plus
• 2+ years of technical project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, project/task prioritization and schedule development.