About this role
Role Description
As a Technical Project Manager at Zinnia Digital, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful completion of projects or programs within our technology organization. Your role includes:
Day-to-day partnership with the product management team. Planning and overseeing multiple technology projects, ensuring alignment with overall timelines. Supporting dependency management processes. Exhibiting exceptional organizational skills. Facilitating and adhering to PMO governance. Leading and managing projects at an executive level. Developing project plans, including project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Managing project teams, including cross-functional engineers, QA, and other technical staff. Communicating with various stakeholders, including management, project sponsors, and clients, to ensure project goals, timelines, and dependencies are understood and met. Participating and/or facilitating various ceremonies such as backlog refinement and planning. Leveraging Agile experience to increase team throughput, transparency, and collaboration. Identifying and managing project risks, including developing contingency plans and managing stakeholder expectations. Monitoring and helping resolve issues as they arise. Maintaining project documentation. Providing regular project status reports to stakeholders. Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Working effectively with teams across different departments and geographies, as well as with external partners and clients. Continuously improving project management processes and methodologies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or relevant experience. 11-15 years of experience, including 7+ years in managing technology projects of increasing complexity. Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices including Waterfall, Agile, and SAFe. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and work independently. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner. Experience working with agile methodologies, including Scrum, as well as mentoring and upskilling teams in agile methodologies. Experience working with project management tools, such as Jira and Airtable. Experience working with technical teams, including software engineers and quality analysts. Knowledge of software development lifecycles and software development methodologies. Strong understanding of the Life Insurance and Annuity Industry - Preferred. Scrum, SAFe, PMP or other project management certifications are a plus - Preferred.
Benefits
Collaborate with smart, creative professionals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies. Access to deeper data insights and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Opportunity to work in a diverse workforce as an Equal Opportunity employer.