Technical Project Manager

Job Summary

Manages the analysts (4) in the Asset Management group in IT Operational Technology, as well as multiple contractors working on specific projects. Group is responsible for developing and providing application support for operational systems that support T&D operations, operating the SAP Asset Registry for Inside Plant Assets and the corresponding preventive maintenance plans, and managing the processes to collect and report T&D system assets changes to the company's books (PowerPlan).
Works with business, technology, delivery teams and other key stakeholders to identify and refine opportunities, products and processes; develop and convey product vision, define backlog and deliver and sustain end-to-end customer experience. 
Oversees product/project compliance with cost, schedule, and budget. Analyzes performance dashboards and scorecards to quantify and measure outcomes and identify persistent problems.
Works with team members and stakeholders to uncover business needs and value drivers and to identify and capture business problems and requirements and to document a desired future state that meets business needs and enterprise objectives.
Monitors infrastructure in Business Domain and ensures that all appropriate upgrades, patches, etc. are made on a timely basis. Manages quality assurance rollouts and performs functional and security analysis to assess the robustness of projects recently launched.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the day to day activities of the asset management team and contractors.  As such, responsible to manage performance, create a positive work environment, problem solving within the team, identify, track and monitor training and development, recruiting and onboarding open positions, and translating and setting rpiorities.
• Manages the product and project work teams within their Business Unit domain. Drives and executes projects and efforts within assigned area. Works with team members and stakeholders to uncover business needs and value drivers and to identify and capture business problems and requirements and to document a desired future state that meets business needs and enterprise objectives.
• Develops and manages the cost model for portfolio and identifies appropriate cost levers for improvement. Develop and analyze performance dashboards and scorecards to quantify and measure outcomes and identify shortfalls, remedies and opportunities to management. Provides feedback on application design and operational features. Oversees product/project compliance with cost, schedule, and budget. Analyzes performance dashboards and scorecards to quantify and measure outcomes and identify persistent problems.
• Monitors infrastructure in Business Domain and ensures that all appropriate upgrades, patches, etc. are made on a timely basis. Manages quality assurance rollouts and performs functional and security analysis to assess the robustness of projects recently launched.
• Oversees product roadmap and ensures it is the codification of the product vision and in the language of the business. Develops and manages the cost model for individual products and identify appropriate cost levers for improvement. Orchestrates Product hand-off to information technology for development and operations/support. Collaborates with Finance to define cost allocation, cost recovery and pricing plan within the overall context of show back, chargeback or pricing model for a product.
• Conceptualizes and initiates Product strategy. Develops the product backlog and actionable user stories for an individual product. Develops reporting/ dashboards to provide portfolio visibility to business management. Evaluates and assesses risk as part of the lifecycle analysis of product. Accountable for receiving approval from stakeholders on portfolio strategy and plan. Ensure operations of these technology solutions are consistent with service and business performance objectives; take necessary steps to deploy remedies where needed with internal and external partners. Works with governance bodies to review and approve strategies, categories and overall structure.
• Works with governance bodies to review and approve strategies, categories and overall structure. Orchestrates technology capabilities, from strategy through requirements, required to enable business capabilities identified as strategic to business success.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Business or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience within the information technology field or an industry  with reliance on technical expertise.
• Sound expertise in project/program and portfolio management.
• Technology procurement & technology financial operations experience ensuring vendor contracts support business and corporate needs.
• Proven experience in managing program/project budgets and technology cost centers in large corporate environments to ensure corporate targets are met.
• Proven experience in long term planning including building roadmaps and program planning.
• Technically knowledgeable with the ability to assess solutions for current and future needs across organizations.
• Proficient in working with business area’s to understand needs/requirements with an ability provide innovative solutions. 
• Technically knowledgeable with the ability to assess solutions for current and future needs across organizations.
• Proven experience with leading teams on the implementation and enhancements.
• Track record as an innovator and agent leading organizations and people through change.
• Sound expertise in technology resource management, job positions, career paths, and recruiting.
• Ability to present to all levels of management & executive leadership.
• Ability to proactively communicate technical topics in a clear, succinct, and relevant way.
• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Excellent teamwork, facilitation, relationship building, and negotiation skills.

Desired

• Advanced degree, e.g. Masters Computer Science, Masters of Business Administration. Etc.
• Proven experience in cyber security reviews and documentation for project implementation.
• Change management and/or PHR certifications.
• Experience with technology organizational design.
• Experience with CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) and/or managing projects.
• Over 3 years of experience managing team of 5+ staff or external contractors.