Technical Project Manager

Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid is ideal)

Duration: 3-12 months (Renewed every quarter)

Job Description/Contractor Requirements:

• 5+ years proven experience planning and coordinating sophisticated, cross-functional programs from initiation to delivery in the software/technology field
• 5+ years of project/program management experience in a large engineering org, working with application design, integration, and deployment in a global IT environment 
• Solid understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process including comprehending business and functional requirements, developing detailed technical designs, and implementing testable solutions when needed
• Familiarity with Java, SOA, J2EE, Object Oriented Programming and Oracle, with an emphasis on Web Applications 
• Solid ability to understand and develop new engineering solutions to drive repeatable realization of products and programs 
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to zoom in to a specific feature or functionality and then zoom out to explain the way this feature or functionality connects to the bigger product or program 
• Extraordinary influencer who is outstanding at connecting the dots at the organization, strategy, program and project levels 
• Comfortable working with, presenting to, and facilitating decisions among senior leaders and executives based on evolving priorities. 
• Able to ask the right questions and challenge status quo 
• Shown strength in the position of leadership. 
• Ability to mobilize, encourage, and lead teams without direct management authority. 
• Ability to lead teams of both internal and external cross-functional partners
• Expert knowledge of program/project management tools such as strategic frameworks, change management, dependency management, and risk management