Technical Project Manager

Who is Trace3

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate Automate Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine California. We employ more than 1200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver Indianapolis Grand Rapids Lexington Los Angeles Louisville Texas San Francisco.

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We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the big picture. We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

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We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal mentallymapping outevery checkpoint on the pathway to success and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

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We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the companys mission. We treat others with respect admit mistakes give credit where its due and demonstrate transparency. We bring the weather by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials struggles and failures not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Sr Technical Project Manager (PM) oversees cross-functional complex projects with focusing on enterprise systems technical initiatives integrations and data migrations and IT-driven enhancements. This PM manages full project lifecycles ensuring delivery on time within scope and budget and aligned with organizational and IT strategic objectives.

The PM is responsible for developing project charters facilitating the requirements process ensuring that business and technical requirements are captured by appropriate subject-matter experts (SMEs) overseeing UAT coordination managing budgets running stand-ups and tracking critical-path dependencies. The PM collaborates extensively with IT and the business to ensure technical and business functions are coordinated and integrated effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Lead multiple enterprise-level business and IT/engineering projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Define scope objectives success metrics and high-level requirements with executive sponsors and IT leadership.
• Facilitate requirements gathering process mapping technical discovery integration mapping data flow reviews environment readiness assessments and solution consideration workshops ensuring appropriate SMEs (BA IT Architecture) document detailed outputs.
• Create and maintain project plans technical timelines architecture-impact assessments integration dependency logs risk registers resource plans and communication strategies.
• Coordinate technical change management activitiesincluding release planning deployment readiness cutover planning and environment validationin partnership with engineering architecture and operations teams.
• Manage cross-functional teams business division stakeholders UAT engineering teams 3^rd party project resources.
• Manage technical vendors system integrators and engineering partners including contract oversight SOW alignment delivery tracking and ensuring vendors meet architectural security and performance standards required for enterprise systems initiatives.
• Oversee UAT planning coordination execution and operational readiness ensuring functional and technical SMEs complete required testing deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks issues and technical dependencies impacting timelines or deliverables incorporating input from SMEs and technical owners.
• Serve as liaison between business units IT teams and external partners to maintain alignment and translate technical requirements integration impacts and architecture considerations into business-facing language.
• Provide executive-level reporting dashboards and communication regarding project health technical risks architectural impacts ROI and dependencies.
• Ensure business and technical process documentation is created and maintained by the appropriate SMEs and coordinate updates when project-driven changes occur.
• Exercise independent discretion and judgment to solve complex technical and operational
• Serve as Scrum Master for the Enterprise Applications team ensuring sprint ceremonies backlog refinement and WIP management are executed consistently.
• Provide structured weekly project status reports summarizing timeline updates risks issues decisions needed and engineering dependencies. Must maintain a high level of detail orientation to ensure accuracy and completeness of all reporting and project artifacts.
• Lead post-implementation reviews and support transition to steady-state operations ensuring operational handoff materials are provided by the appropriate technical owners.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & INTERESTS:

• 5 years of experience in technical business analysis project management or product management.
• 3 years of experience managing complex enterprise system or engineering projects such as NetSuite ServiceNow HRIS financial systems integrations data platforms or cloud tools.
• Experience delivering IT initiatives such as infrastructure upgrades cloud migrations API/integration projects data flow redesign or security programs.
• Ability to understand and communicate high-level technical concepts (architecture integrations data flows APIs environment readiness) as explained by technical SMEs.
• Familiarity with IT governance and ITSM (incident change problem management).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess impacts to business and technical workflows leveraging SME analysis when needed.
• Experience supporting IT development and support teams using Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban) including sprint planning backlog refinement and cross-team dependency coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical vendors integration partners offshore/onshore engineering teams and SOW-based deliverables in complex IT environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate complete weekly status reports and documentation.
• Excellent planning communication stakeholder management and executive presentation skills with an ability to translate technical detail for non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in conflict resolution negotiation and risk-based decision making.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office SharePoint Visio architecture diagrams and project management tools.
• Required certifications: PMP CSM or CSPO.

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 529 College Savings Plan Health Savings Account Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3s DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership character and passion in all that we do.

Were committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation improves outcomes fosters collaboration boosts teammate satisfaction and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications merit and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and will not be used in employment decisions including hiring promotions or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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