Technical Project Manager

Vaco
$50.00 / hr
United States, Texas, Austin
Oct 30, 2024
Responsibilities: ? Support the vision, direction and strategic development of the tools group, partnering with engineers and cross-functional collaborators to deliver prioritized projects ? Guide planning, partner management, and delivery for multiple software projects through establishment of project plans, dependencies, success criteria, backlog management / prioritization and communication touchpoints ? Translate partner requirements into specific tasks; assigning those tasks to relevant functional areas through agile processes and ceremonies ? Manage internal and external resources to define and adhere to strict production schedules and ensure the smooth operation of tools initiatives ? Provide thorough and timely communication on developing issues ? Handle technical product complexity, validating requirements and trade-offs; communicating technical concepts and needs to non-technical audiences Minimum Qualifications: ? BA/BS degree or equivalent ? Proficiency in project management principles, methodologies and tools including Agile, Kanban, SCRUM, traditional waterfall, Jira and Confluence ? Proven project management experience in a software development environment, ideally running highly technical projects ? Basic understanding of REST APIs, databases and CI / CD concepts ? Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to simplify, structure, and communicate information to all levels of the organization ? Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics ? Adept at quickly picking up and learning new technologies and adapting to new methods and processes ? Driven, proactive self-starter and quick learner; never has to be asked to optimize productivity or solve a problem Preferred Qualifications: ? Technical experience around game-specific tools (3D content creation, Unreal plug-ins etc.) ? Experience developing tech for internal customers in entertainment ? Gaming industry experience, mainly working on AAA titles Schedule Requirements: ? Monday to Friday, standard business hours Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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