Project Development Manager

Our client, a leader in their industry, has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Project Development Manager. They are the largest, single source of real-time, accurate interline rail data in the North American transportation industry. They are the supplier of time-tested products, systems, and services that support railroads, shippers, equipment owners, and suppliers along every link of their supply chains.

The Project Development Manager will be responsible for managing deliverables and delivering projects on time from the business requirement stages through post-implementation activities. They will also lead the planning and execution of projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished, and company objectives are met. This position is hybrid in Cary, NC allowing for 2 days of remote work per week. It is a direct hire opportunity. The pay rate is commensurate with experience but can go up to $160,000/yr with a 20% bonus.

Direct w-2 employment only – No 3rd Parties – Position not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or Transfer

Requirements for the Project Development Manager:

• years of software development experience (Java or .NET)
• years of previous software development management/team lead experience
• in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• to understand customer application use from the customer’s perspective business needs
• of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced cross-functional development environment
• strength in project management methodology and practice
• understanding and experience of full development life cycle
• knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

Responsibilities of the Project Development Manager:

Project Planning (30%):

• Gather requirements and facilitate developing business case for project portfolio management, including high-level estimates.
• Create project plans; budget, issues and risks, action items, status reports as well as adhere to internal project methodologies.
• Release Planning.

Project Execution and Management (50%):

• Manage, integrate, and balance resource requirements and budget forecasts across multiple projects without
• adversely impacting deliverables, timelines or quality .
• Lead teams in the design, development, integration, and support of software products and systems.
• Lead teams to be more T-shaped.
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks, including tracking, escalation, and mitigation.
• Perform ongoing support role regarding application and system operations and results includes the following: direct support, problem investigation and/or liaison to other departments to ensure timely problem resolution.
• Supervise performance and professional development for technical members of the team including regular 1:1 meetings, hiring of new resources, and delivering regular evaluations.
• Follows Railinc’s Agile approach to software development as appropriate.
• Partners with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the product/functionality being developed.

Project Communication (20%):

• Report project progress to senior management and stakeholders, identifying issues and resolutions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver to them.

W2 rate disclaimer:

• “Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be taken into account when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting is a reflection of a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.”

General description benefit offerings disclaimer:

• “W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.”