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Lead Technical Project Manager

Cox
$108,800.00 - $181,400.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Morrow
Jan 15, 2025
The Lead Technical Project Manager role manages large-scale, high-risk technical programs or projects. This role manages matrixed, cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined technical project outputs on time, within budget, and with quality results. Lead Technical Project Managers plan, organize, monitor, and oversee one or more projects to meet defined business specifications. They work closely with the business and technology partners on their respective projects to guide efforts toward achieving intended business results and customer value. Their primary responsibility is defining, planning, tracking and managing technology projects, identifying key resources and providing the direction they require in order to meet project objectives. They also ensure appropriate management and business involvement throughout the life of the project. Job Responsibilities : Project Delivery Lead multiple large-scale projects to successful completion, managing scope, schedule and cost. Develop project management deliverables, within compliance of approved methodology requirements Communicate a clear vision of the project's objectives, and motivate the project team to achieve them Organize the work into manageable work packages or phases and determine an effective approach to completing the work Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including Technology and Business partners Establish and publish clear priorities among project activities Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to ensure the project team can make progress Effectively coordinate the activities of the team to meet project milestones Provide performance input to team members' functional managers Planning Proactively manage change to baselined scope, schedule and cost variables, communicating impacts and facilitating decisions Develop accurate estimates for effort, budget and schedule Develop resource plans, including skills required. Work with Technology and Business Partners to procure resources, both internally and externally. Manage the financial aspects of the project: budgeting, estimate to actual variance, etc. Develop and maintain all project management documentation Analyze the actual performance against the plan and make adjustments consistent with plan objectives Risk, Change and Issue Management - Communications Analyze risks, establish contingency plans and identify trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigating action Provide tracking and reporting on progress to plan, cost and schedule reporting, and change control Resolve issues that impact the project in a timely, effective manner. Manage vendor relations and procurement related to the project requirements Leadership Provide input to refine company-established PM Methodology Mentor Technology Project Managers in the use of industry best practices Qualifications : Required: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field Proficient with Waterfall methodologies Knowledge of and competency in PMI-based project management processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, issues management, time management, and financial management/programs. Demonstrated experience running multiple large scale, complex technology projects or programs Experience with business support software applications such as MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Visio, and Access) required. Preferred: Knowledge of Agile methodologies PMP certification preferred, ACP or SCM Experience managing projects in corporate technology environment USD 108,800.00 - 181,400.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Benefits: The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. About Cox Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? 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