Technical Project Manager

About the role

Day-to-day: Lead multi-phased IT software development initiatives, define project scope and milestones, manage requirements and budgets, facilitate communication between vendors and executives, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies

You'll bring: Bachelor's degree in technology or business; 5+ years project management and software development or IT management; 3+ years technical client-facing or vendor-facing experience; proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project

Good fit if: PMP certification, business analysis experience, familiarity with Jira, Tempo, Confluence, Smartsheets, cloud infrastructure concepts, distributed workflow processes, and AI/LLM concepts

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About Client:
The client is a prominent global technology solutions provider, renowned for its comprehensive range of services and products tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses.
The company's core focus revolves around assisting organizations in managing and optimizing their IT operations, thereby driving productivity, efficiency, and innovation. It offers an extensive array of services, including strategic consulting, technology implementation, cloud computing, data center management, cybersecurity, software licensing, and hardware procurement.
In addition to its business-to-business (B2B) services, it also serves as a valuable resource for IT professionals and decision-makers, providing valuable insights and thought leadership through its various publications, webinars, and events.

Job Description:

• The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible for leading multi-phased, multi-year Information Technology software development initiatives into an existing enterprise application environment. TPM will define project scope and ensure milestones are met.
• The person in this role will identify critical path decisions, make recommendations, manage project issues through to resolution, enforce project standards, and develop and manage the project plan and schedule.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• These include the following duties:
• Proven technical and professional skills running complex projects from design and development to production.
• Experience managing requirements and scope.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Facilitate clear communication between vendors, technical teams and executives
• Work independently to define and drive work through organization.
• Define requirements and plan project lifecycle through deployment.
• Develop plans and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones for implementations.
• Define project resources. Manage project resource hours, project costs, and project budgets – specifically managing budget to actual.
• Efficiently identify and understand project and technical issues and business implications.
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
• Capable of handling multiple diverse and complex assignments concurrently.
• Experience leading and directing project teams.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
• They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Proctor Loan Protector provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants including Veterans and those with disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Planning/organizing the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Interpersonal skills the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written communication the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem solving the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.
• Quality control the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Safety and security the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Leadership – the individual manages effective teams and work groups, works to develop others, build and maintain relationships, can effectively set vision and strategy and manage change.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor s Degree or higher; preferably in technology or business-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management and software development or IT management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical client-facing and/or vendor-facing role. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
• They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Proctor Loan Protector provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants including Veterans and those with disabilities.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and MS Project.

Preferred:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent.
• Business analysis experience.
• Experience with Jira, Tempo, Confluence, and Smartsheets desired.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts, distributed workflow processes and AI/LLM concepts.

Physical Requirements

• Necessary on a Regular Basis:
• Manual dexterity, arm and upper body range of motion sufficient for use of a keyboard, mouse and telephone 7-8 hours per day Speech and hearing sufficient for in-person and telephone communication 7-8 hours per day Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor.
• Ability to sit at a desk 7-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive motion.
• Sedentary position.

Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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About operations at ApTask

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.