Remote Technical Project Manager

Summary

Join OmniData, a Portland-based consulting firm, as a Technical Project Manager. Manage multiple technical projects, directly interfacing with clients. This exciting position offers deep mentorship and the chance to contribute to a growing consulting firm. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, risks, and budgets, fostering collaboration, and providing regular status reports. You will need 3+ years of technical project management experience, proficiency with project management tools, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing technical projects (experience within Data Analytics is a plus)
• Experience working with the latest project management tools (Such as: Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar tools)
• Experience working in an Agile project management setting
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interface with clients of various degrees of technical knowledge
• Ability to coach customers and project team members on the project methodologies used at OmniData

Responsibilities

• Instill confidence in your clients, project teams, and senior leadership
• Follow the OmniData project management methodology that is implemented for both internal project teams and external clients
• Manage timelines, deadlines, and identify any major risks that occur
• Teach customers how to use the PMO tools and processes for their projects when necessary
• Attend and lead meetings, as well as providing major project updates to various parties involved
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals and expectations
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular status reports to stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and risk assessments
• Facilitate effective collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successful elements and areas for improvement
• Provide leadership and direction to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Manage project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within scope, time, and cost constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and experience working with the latest Microsoft Data Analytics technologies (Such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, or similar)
• Project Management/Scrum Certifications, such as: PMP, CAPM, CSM, Etc
• Previous experience working in a consulting company

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience
• Health Coverage: 100% Employer Paid Premium Coverage, 60% Coverage for dependents
• Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, Aflac, Short/Long term disability, HSA etc
• 9 Company holidays (Ability to use them as ‘floating’ Holidays)
• Paid time off (PTO) 15 days
• Flexible Sick Time
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Mentorship from highly regarded industry specialists