Technical Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

Trek10 builds and manages massively scalable cloud architectures using cutting edge AWS technologies. Headquartered in South Bend, IN, we have a local footprint but operate with a global reach. Today we have customers on four continents and from coast to coast in the United States and a global brand for deep expertise. We are a Premier Tier AWS Consulting Partner with the following AWS Partner Competencies: DevOps, Migration, IoT, Data and Analytics, and SaaS. We have a focus on designing and building serverless / cloud native and IoT systems, DevOps automation, and providing 24/7 AWS infrastructure support. We are pioneering the future of cloud computing and having a lot of fun while we do it

To better understand the type of cutting edge work we do for our clients, please take a look at some of our case studies.

The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects. They will collaborate with multiple stakeholders and teams to ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards. They will be focused on ensuring the team is working on the right things at the right time, escalating concerns, and establishing great working relationships.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client Relationship Management:
  • Build a relationship with the project CSM and client
  • Understand our clients: drivers, needs, and pains
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, progress reports, and addressing any concerns or feedback
  • Clearly and promptly communicate changes in project requirements or hours projections to the project CSM and stakeholders as appropriate
  • Work with leadership and engineering teams to formulate the best and consistent client communication
  • Support growth initiatives by capturing information to help inform business development
  • Directly contributing to driving progress by making sure that the client teams Trek10 relies on are held accountable to the deliverables & commitments made
• Project Planning:
  • Lead the planning phase of projects, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets
  • Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
  • Give weekly updates internally and externally in the relevant required style (both Kanban and Scrum styles are used)
• Team and Resource Management:
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment, engagement, and collaboration
  • Allocate resources, including personnel, resources and materials, to ensure successful project execution
  • Coordinate with CSM, Section Leads, and Project Lead to secure necessary resources
  • Help the Delivery Section Leads to predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Risk and Change Management:
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions
  • Proactively address issues that may arise during the project lifecycle
  • Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget effectively, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned
  • Follow Trek10's established or client's change management practices and checklists
  • Evaluate the impact of changes and adjust plans accordingly
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the project management function
  • Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous projects
  • Working with all stakeholders problem solve for any blockers, unexpected things that challenge a projects' previous expectations
  • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
  • Ensure that all project documentation is organized and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years experience as a Project Manager or similar role, managing complex projects from initiation to closure
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools, such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and traditional waterfall
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in project management software and tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, engineering, computer science, or related discipline
• Experience in the technology industry or related field
• Experience with professional services or consulting
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.)

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: The ability to effectively convey information, ideas, and instructions to individuals or groups, both verbally and in writing.
• Time Management: The ability to effectively plan and organize one's own time in order to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and make the most efficient use of time.
• Self Management: The ability to manage one's own emotions, thoughts, and behavior in different situations.
• Building Work Relationships: The ability to establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, understand, and analyze problems in order to find solutions.
• Persuasiveness: The ability to effectively present and argue one's own ideas and opinions, as well as influence others to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
• Technical Expertise: The ability to understand, apply, and stay current with the knowledge, concepts, and practices in a specific field or industry.
• Leadership: The ability to guide and inspire a team to achieve a common goal.
• Planning: The ability to set goals, develop action plans, and effectively allocate resources in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• Detail Oriented: The ability to be thorough, accurate, focused, and concise.

BENEFITS:

• We are a remote-first company with a lot of flexibility
• Medical, dental and company paid vision and telemedicine; Insurance that start on day one of your employment
• 401k plan with a healthy company match.
• Vacation and unlimited sick time.
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• 9 company paid holidays.
• Monthly Employee Care stipend to spend on YOU
• Annual home office set up and equipment allowance.
• Have fun We get together at various locations across the US for team retreats
• Robust training and continuous learning environment with lots of team support
• Develop a skill set that will set you up for long term professional growth and development
• Get paid (of course) We have competitive salaries

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Trek10 participates in E-Verify. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.