Technical Project Manager III

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Grade: Technical 407

Pay Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00

Job Description

The Technical Project Manager III will stay informed on projects within assigned team and ensure best practices are used across the functional team, mentoring and developing project managers and associate project managers in their work. This individual manages projects from inception through completion within WGU's IT Project Management Team. The Technical Project Manager III monitors and reports project status-including risks, issues affecting project schedules, and milestone achievements-to stakeholders and leadership. The individual develops project plans and schedules and ensures projects meet departmental requirements, standards, policies, and deadlines. The Technical Project Manager III is expected to keep fully informed of departmental strategies and priorities and effectively influence the work of project team members in line with those priorities.

Job Duties

Ensures high quality project delivery, on time, on scope, and on budget.

Manages all phases of assigned projects (i.e., initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing).

Works with Program Managers, Product Managers, Technical Leads, and key stakeholders to gain SME level understanding and knowledge of the domain where the program and projects reside to facilitate discussion concerning platforms, components, software applications, technologies, and security measures.

Performs thorough research and analysis to ensure the most effective technologies and methods are employed. Clearly communicates constraints, conflicts, requirements, compatibility issues, and items which could affect project outcome, final performance level, or customer satisfaction. Offers appropriate alternatives and contingency plans.

Identifies scope of project and develops documents outlining key project objectives, goals, plans, requirements, proposals, estimates, schedules, and budgets. Makes presentations, submits requests, and gains necessary approvals. Ensures estimates of time, cost, performance level, and materials are accurate and meet project requirements. Makes modifications to plans and schedules as necessary.

Works with program management to assemble a project team, make work assignments, and effectively... For full info follow application link.

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