Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Technical Project Manager (UX) II (Contractor)
Job Type : 13-week Contract, Potential for extension or conversion
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Department : Information Technology / User Experience
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager (UX) II to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a collaborative and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality digital experiences. You will be responsible for managing cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery, and aligning outcomes with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage project-oriented work efforts, ensuring stability, transparency, and timely delivery.
- Implement and maintain project management methodologies and best practices across IT teams.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, assign tasks, and monitor progress daily.
- Identify resource needs, conduct quality reviews, and escalate issues related to scope, quality, or timelines.
- Track key milestones and adjust plans or resources as needed to meet evolving project requirements.
- Facilitate communication across departments to manage scope, budget, risk, and resource allocation.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize IT initiatives that support business objectives.
- Lead complex projects through the full lifecycle : inception, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Collaborate with Scrum Masters and team leads to maintain end-to-end project plans.
- Manage change requests, risk mitigation strategies, and project-specific budgets.
- Provide clear and consistent updates on project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
- Foster continuous improvement by gathering feedback and enhancing communication processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.5–7 years of IT experience, including 5+ years in project management roles.Proven experience managing medium to high-complexity projects across multiple technologies and functions.Project Management certification or completion of a recognized project management curriculum.Strong knowledge of project management tools, resource planning, and change management techniques.Agile Scrum certification and experience with tools such as Rally (or similar).Experience with Agile or Kanban methodologies.Preferred background in enterprise systems or database administration.Solid understanding of infrastructure concepts and their application in project delivery.What We ValueClear and inclusive communicationCollaborative problem-solvingAdaptability in dynamic environmentsA commitment to continuous learning and improvement