Technical Delivery Manager:
Onsite: Ann Arbor, MI
Duration: Long-term contract

HM Notes:
This individual must possess outstanding communication abilities, and is an expert in SDLC.

Job Description:
Skills:

5 years of IT industry experience
1-3 years leading the project delivery of complex enterprise application systems, distributed applications, web applications, and system integration solutions
1-3 years project leadership in a deadline driven environment
1-3 years using SDLC multiple development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall.
2 3 years working with technology vendors
Has foundational experience playing a contributing role in full cycle software delivery as a business analyst, developer, or quality expert.
Understands, can participate in and lead solutions design.
Strong project management, leadership, and organization skills (PMP/Scrum certification desired)
Proficient in using Microsoft Office including Project Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Candidate must be thorough and detail-oriented
Able to work on multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Must be able to remain calm in pressure situations and adapt quickly to change
Must have the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Bachelor's or equivalent degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration or related field
System and/or Business Analysis experience preferred
eCommerce experience preferred
Process improvement experience preferred

Responsibilities:

Provides thought leadership to deliver creative and efficient technical solution.
Leads the development of strategic plans for projects of high business complexity.
Works with cross functional resources to develop and gain approval for high level delivery plans of various sized software development projects based on a set of objectives (scope, delivery and technical approaches, risk, assumptions, staffing plans, other cost, and ongoing operational plans and cost).
The Technical Delivery manager is responsible for ensuring all steps in the client's agile based SDLC are executed, acts as the scrum master for their projects/workstreams and coordinates across many cross functional project resources.
Oversee client/customer/vendor relations to ensure that service expectations are met or exceeded
Help align resource engagements across different projects
Plan, execute and deliver critical internal projects
Monitors project metrics for significant deviations in quality, cost, or schedule
Monitors and reports all project risks and issues; leads mitigation and resolution efforts to limit risks; escalates as needed
Facilitates scrum and status meetings
Takes ownership of allocated tasks and ensures completion without requiring much follow up, owns documentation and organization of various Quality spaces
Assists in establishing, enabling, and improving project management and software development methodologies, procedures, and policies
Performs other duties as assigned