Technical project lead manager job description

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

The Corporate Technology team is seeking an experienced Lead Technology Project Manager. In this role, you will act as the main interface between technology and our corporate real estate portfolio, leading all aspects of diverse technology products. As part of your responsibilities, you will utilize Scrum Master techniques in Agile to ensure that work is prioritized by business value and in alignment with the overarching business and technical strategies of the team. Utilize your experience and leadership skills to direct staff and 3rd party vendors and resolve issues so product goals are met.

Do you have in-depth knowledge and expertise in the operation of facilities, construction, or property management that include IoT devices? Are you capable of leading a small team to execute on technology projects or work streams? Are you a go-to resource for colleagues with less experience? If so, we encourage you to apply.
Role summary and job responsibilities

Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications. Manages and oversees project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management, and other project documentation preparation and turnover to production for technology projects of high complexity. Oversees multiple application projects, directs, and coordinates all work performed, and manages competing priorities. Develops the budget and vendor statement of work, including project justifications. Defines roles and responsibilities of the project team. Responsible for monitoring project financials and updates plans with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner. Follows financial standards and processes (e.g., monthly external revenue accruals, procurement, and external payments). Ensure project is appropriately staffed and resources are properly aligned and managed. Maintains regular contact with internal clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments. Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project. Formulates operational strategies/tactics at the portfolio level and successfully executes against them.



Business knowledge


You demonstrate knowledge of corporate real estate operations. You are highly self-motivated and able to thrive in an extremely fast-paced, ambiguous, and changing environment. Your decisions show a focus on current and future business priorities, together with fiscal responsibility.



Qualifications



Required:


Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience with a preference for Corporate Real Estate activities. Demonstrated strong understanding of technology infrastructure, including hardware and network specifications. Ability to employ scrum master techniques in Agile development practices. Proven ability to provide a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs, or implementations to a non-technical audience. Experience working with multiple projects simultaneously to identify, document and manage dependencies and potentially competing priorities. Successful track record in Identifying impacts across teams and coordinating across senior levels to manage.



Preferred:


Financial Services industry experience PMP certification and/or Agile Scrum Management certification



Commitment to Diversity, Equity,
and
Inclusion:


We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.


Benefits:
We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions Flexible and remote work opportunities Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) Tuition assistance Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)


Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.


T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.

Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

We invest in exceptional individuals and empower them to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact on our organization. Engaging a diverse group of talented people from different cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds helps provide us with a competitive advantage that drives our success.

Overview:
Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be part of a 30+ person technology department that delivers critical software and IT services to a large and diverse internal customer base. In this role, you will help develop the project management function and best practices at DV Trading while supporting and managing multiple cross-functional projects, working closely with Engineering, IT, and Security functions to ensure project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising progress and status of all incoming and outgoing work for the teams.
• Break down complex projects into milestones, deliverables, and tasks.
• Keep senior leadership informed of project status, risks, and timelines.
• Serve as a point of contact for cross-team projects to ensure teams are in sync.
• Develop and improve project management standards and processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, leading programs with multiple dependencies and constraints.
• Experience and/or comfort building out a project management function, including processes to scale, best practices, and documentation.
• Able to develop key partnerships across teams, functions, and individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in establishing priorities and proposing new paths to achieving desired outcomes.
• Experience working in finance and technology.
• Experience with software development lifecycles and agile methodologies.
• Expert at JIRA.
• Strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, thrives within a complex and fast paced environment.
• PMP certification is a plus

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

TechOps

02-Aug-2022

Ref #: 15552

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Leads high-visibility, high impact projects to improve overall Inventory and Logistics performance. Is responsible for material support process development and implementation of next generation reporting and automation based on statistical analysis of historical data, predictive modeling, benchmarking, and scenario analysis. Provide project management and lead developer expertise in the creation and enhancement of decision support systems. Leverages emerging technologies and identifies efficient and meaningful ways to communicate data and analysis in order to satisfy divisional needs. Leads inter/intra departmental initiatives that improve usability of data and end-user satisfaction. Demonstrates characteristics of a leader including frequently representing the team in interactions with other TechOps business units. Provides leadership, training and mentoring to team members and user groups to insure key knowledge, processes, skill sets, and capabilities are maintained, documented and perpetuated long term. Practices safety?conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Business/management, mathematics/Statistics, Economics, or other relevant quantitative field required plus 5+ years of experience in analysis, information science, data visualization, or other relevant quantitative field, or Master's degree plus 3+ years of relevant work experience required.

+ Must have superior technical, quantitative, analytical, modeling, and organizational skills. •

+ Must have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking with respect to cause and effect relationships.

+ Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

+ Must possess strong analytical, strategic, presentation, business, finance, and organizational acumen.

+ Must be highly proficient in SAP, SAS, SQL, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, as well as written and oral communications.

+ Must have ability to anticipate and plan for competing priorities and negotiate deliverables accordingly.

+ Must be able to structure and deliver presentations and communications targeted to varied audiences.

+ Experience using statistical methods to measure operational performance.

+ Ability to perform with a high level of accuracy

+ Ability to work independently and multi-task

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