Technical Delivery Manager

Scigon Solutions, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scigon Solutions, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks a Technical Delivery Manager to lead complex enterprise applications and system integration projects.

You will act as scrum master, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure agile SDLC steps are executed on time. Candidates should bring 1–3 years leading delivery in deadline-driven environments, experience with Agile and Waterfall, strong vendor relations, and solid communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years leading the delivery of complex enterprise applications and integrations.
• 1-3 years project leadership in deadline-driven environments.
• 1-3 years using SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
• 2-3 years working with technology vendors.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration or related field.
• Experience in business analysis, development, or quality assurance roles is a plus.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; PMP/Scrum certification desired.
• Thorough, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides thought leadership to deliver creative and efficient technical solution.
• Leads the development of strategic plans for projects of high business complexity.
• Works with cross functional resources to develop and gain approval for high level delivery plans.
• The Technical Delivery manager acts as the scrum master and coordinates cross-functional resources.
• Oversee client/vendor relations to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.
• Plan, execute and deliver critical internal projects.
• Monitors project metrics for deviations in quality, cost, or schedule.
• Monitors and reports project risks; leads mitigation and resolution efforts.
• Facilitates scrum and status meetings; maintains documentation and quality spaces.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Agile & Waterfall knowledge

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independently driven

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• 1-3 years leading the project delivery of complex enterprise application systems, distributed applications, web applications, and system integration solutions
• 1-3 years project leadership in a deadline driven environment
• 1-3 years using SDLC multiple development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall.
• 2 - 3 years working with technology vendors
• Has foundational experience playing a contributing role in full cycle software delivery as a business analyst, developer, or quality expert.
• Understands, can participate in and lead solutions design.
• Strong project management, leadership, and organization skills (PMP/Scrum certification desired)
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office including Project Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Candidate must be thorough and detail-oriented
• Able to work on multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Must be able to remain calm in pressure situations and adapt quickly to change
• Must have the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration or related field
• System and/or Business Analysis experience preferred
• eCommerce experience preferred
• Process improvement experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Provides thought leadership to deliver creative and efficient technical solution.
• Leads the development of strategic plans for projects of high business complexity.
• Works with cross functional resources to develop and gain approval for high level delivery plans of various sized software development projects based on a set of objectives (scope, delivery and technical approaches, risk, assumptions, staffing plans, other cost, and ongoing operational plans and cost).
• The Technical Delivery manager is responsible for ensuring all steps in the client's agile based SDLC are executed, acts as the scrum master for their projects/workstreams and coordinates across many cross functional project resources.
• Oversee client/customer/vendor relations to ensure that service expectations are met or exceeded
• Plan, execute and deliver critical internal projects
• Monitors project metrics for significant deviations in quality, cost, or schedule
• Monitors and reports all project risks and issues; leads mitigation and resolution efforts to limit risks; escalates as needed
• Facilitates scrum and status meetings
• Takes ownership of allocated tasks and ensures completion without requiring much follow up, owns documentation and organization of various Quality spaces
• Assists in establishing, enabling, and improving project management and software development methodologies, procedures, and policies