Technical Project Manager - GS

Responsibilities:

• Ownership and management of high-level technical planning including technical scope definition, management of non-functional / technical requirements, effort estimation, technical risk management plan, technical resource planning and skills required, high level scheduling / technical project plan, technical team planning including proposed structure and mobilization plan.
• Ownership and verification of the overall technical solution architecture and its realization through the development process.
• Leadership and management of the team on the project, providing the focal point for the technical team, keeping motivation, productivity and focus strong within the team. The TPM will be responsible for detailed estimation, work management and progress-to-plan reporting on technical team activities. Typically the technical team will comprise two distinct sub-teams: the development organization (architects & developers), as well as the infrastructure team (DBAs, system administrators, build environment, Source Control Management and so on). The TPM will lead and manage one or both teams, depending on specific project requirements.
• Single-point-of-contact for all non-technical project team members in terms the technical aspects of the project.
• Ownership and responsibility for the implementation of Cúram Software technical best practice processes, artifacts and tooling, including ensuring that inputs to the development process are fit for purpose and complete.
• Technical progress management and reporting to the project manager and key stakeholders from the customer, Systems Integration partner (where relevant) and Cúram Software.
• As needs arise on projects, or in the context of specific assignment, be flexible and ready to offer deeper technical contribution to the overall technical project effort, appropriate with the TPM's technical experience and skills. Examples of areas in which TPM project contribution may be expected to occur are: enterprise architecture, Cúram architecture and design, infrastructure architecture, design and configuration, technical research / proof-of-concepts, systems integration (application & infrastructure), deployment sizing & capacity planning, performance testing & tuning, database configuration, architecture & design reviews, documentation of non-functional requirements and specifications, technical upgrade planning.
• Represent the interests of Cúram Software at all times in a professional and courteous manner and conduct themselves to the highest standards of professional behavior.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees, Partners and Customers, and to promote Cúram Software's technical credibility as a capable and trusted partner.
• Uphold the same professional standards and work ethic expected of all our Consultancy staff and to lead by example, especially with the technical team.
• Production of high-level and detailed project plans for the technical aspects of the project.
• Ownership and management of high-level and detailed technical effort estimates which are relevant, current and accurate.
• Production of the technical risk management plan.
• Ongoing capture of development productivity metrics across the technical team; comparison to original estimates.
• Reporting progress-to-plan across the technical team.
• Ensure technical best-practice is being effectively implemented across the project by implementing appropriate management and quality assurance checks.
• Contribute to the development of our project management best-practice, through project case studies, lessons-learned.
• Ensuring the technical team integrates effectively and accurately with key project processes such as time recording, issue management, change management and so on.
• Provide senior leadership, direction and guidance to technical staff members, sub-contractors, customers and, where relevant, Systems Integration partners.
• Resolving conflict situations within the team.
• Contribute to the reviews of staff members on the project.
• To provide input and feedback to the Global Services management team on enhancements, quality issues and any other relevant information regarding product performance, as well as feedback on project processes, progress, lessons learned and issues for resolution