Technical Program Manager

  • Contract

Company Description

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website www.ustechsolutions.com.

We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well.

Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset.

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Program Manager
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Duration: 6 months

Responsibilities
Ensure Agile/Scrum concepts and principles are adhered to, be a voice of reason and authority, and make the tough calls;
Facilitate discussion and facilitate alternatives or different approaches;
Work with remote teams (internal and external) to sync up on status, issues, risks, changes, and coordinate the communication between the local and remote teams;
Review and coordinate all proposed/planed work, including work by the Professional Service firms, Industrial Co-Ops, University Co-Ops, and internal teams;
Collaborate closely with the business owners/​stakeholders and technical teams to identify and document detailed requirements, process flows, and data sources related to initiation and planning phases;
Prepare scope of work (SOW) and other Project Initiation documents/activities;
Develop project schedule and coordinate tasks among teams;
Accurately tracks projects in project management tool;
Manage full life-cycle of project through project review cycle and beyond when necessary.

Qualifications

Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience;
7+ years of experience leading software development projects;
3+ years of relevant software engineering experience, preferably with experience in data networking or telecom;
Strong background in technical program management;
Hands on experience with Agile software development principles and methodologies;
Detail-oriented, successful track record of coordinating between multiple project stakeholders, technical program managers, and software development teams;
Be able to work/collaborate/communicate effectively with upper management, stakeholders and other external dependencies;
Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or multiple competing priorities;
Willing to work with flexible time arrangements;
Strong written and verbal communication skills (English, and Mandarin).

Preferred
Knowledge of open source software platforms and tools a plus;
Hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute

Additional Information

Saikat Ghosh



Senior Technical Recruiter



10 Exchange Place, Suite 1820,


Jersey City, NJ - 07302



Desk: (201) 524 9600 Ext. 7452



Direct: (201) 613 5178