Senior Technical Project Manager

Jama Software® is focused on maximizing innovation success in multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Numerous firsts for humanity in fields such as fuel cells, electrification, space, software-defined vehicles, surgical robotics, and more all rely on Jama Connect® requirements management software to minimize the risk of defects, rework, cost overruns, and recalls. Using Jama Connect, engineering organizations can now intelligently manage the development process by leveraging Live Traceability™ across best-of-breed tools to measurably improve outcomes. Our rapidly growing customer base spans the automotive, medical device, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace & defense, industrial manufacturing, consumer electronics, financial services, and insurance industries.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to provide project management support for cross-company projects and programs. This position will keep everyone organized, accountable, tracking to their objectives, and heading towards project completion. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of technical projects, aligning them with business objectives, and managing the various aspects of project execution.

You’ll be working with your manager, our Project Manager Team Lead, to achieve the goals of the Project Management team!  

Join our dynamic team in a remote-first work environment, with the opportunity to come together annually for a company-wide gathering!  

What You'll Do:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, resource estimates and timelines to share with internal business partners and external project team members.
• Lead the Identification and securement of required commitments from project sponsors and partners.
• Monitor and control project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short-term and long-term goals and ensure seamless execution of project goals.
• Lead and facilitate meetings of project team members that ensure coordinated execution and clear channels of communication for the project.
• Organize and manage documentation and other collaborative tools and workspaces to support project team execution.
• Cultivate partnerships with relevant Jama Software teams to drive project and program success in alignment with our mission and goals.
• Proactively manage risk, anticipate potential issues, and implement resolution plans to mitigate impact on project scope, schedule, and quality.
• Find opportunities for strategic projects in alignment with our short- and long-term business goals.
• Assume a mentorship role to develop and empower project management talent within the team, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Perform additional senior-level duties as required, including contribution to organizational standard methodologies, process improvements, and critical initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

• 6+ years’ experience in project management and/or equivalent operational support roles that involved extensive organization, coordination and leadership of multi-functional execution.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a technical environment, with a proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects, including technical IT and/or software development projects.
• Advanced understanding of collaborating with various departments within an organization to effectively manage project commitments and budgets, ensuring alignment with expectations.
• Familiarity with project management software, methodologies and standard processes; and how to use these for teamwork and time management across team members.
• Strong time management and task management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build clear and influential presentation materials.
• Ability to work with teams of varying skills and make technical information easily understandable for all team members.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to influence and engage peers.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the capacity to build relationships across diverse collaborator groups.
• Proficiency in documenting workflows and engaging teams to enhance business processes and workflows.

Nice to Have:

• Solid problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to gather and research data, followed by organizing it into valuable insights and conclusions that can be easily shared with others.

Perks and Benefits:

• Virtual first and culturally diverse work environment spanning 8 countries.
• Ambitious and fun work with a chance to define distinct, company-shaping tangible contributions.
• Flexible time off and leave programs crafted to meet the needs for your rejuvenation and extra support to cope with life events with a quarterly $75 wellness reimbursement.
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental and vision plans with pre-tax savings accounts and a generous 401(k) employer match.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave to bond with your new family member.
• Emphasis on learning and development at all levels with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning.