Senior Technical Project Manager
GoHealth, s. r. o.
- Place of work: Remote work
- Basic wage component (gross) and other rewards: 2 800 EUR/monthThis is a legal monthly minimum required to be stated by the Slovak law. Offered salary varies based on relevant experience and skills. Plus: Annual Salary Bonus based on individual & company performance.
- Contract type: full-time, trade licence
Job description, responsibilities and duties
We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our high-performing technology organization. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will be part of planning and delivering large, complex projects across the enterprise. The project team, Senior Technical Project Manager is part of, provides oversight of the organization’s strategic initiatives, thereby providing the enterprise with assurance that the desired business value of the initiatives is achieved. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will primarily report to the Director of Technology Programs.
Possibility of working remote (only in Slovakia)/on-site in our Bratislava or Košice office.
This position requires big-picture thinking, initiative, drive and motivation, attention to detail, the ability to learn quickly, the capacity to handle internal and external relationships, competence to work with senior executives, and excellent soft skills.
You will:
● Drive and facilitate projects & programs of strategic importance enterprise wide on day-to-day basis,
● Monitor and report on progress, manage project plans, resources and deliveries,
● Keep project execution statuses and deliverables up to date in standard work tracking tools (e.g., Jira),
● Facilitate daily technology standups, retrospective and regular demo sessions,
● Proactively identify and communicate any potential risks to projects progress,
● Maintaining project documentation and reporting to company leadership,
● Ensure the teams allocated to each project understand the business’s priorities and are aligned to them,
● Identify all stakeholders impacted by the project, analyze their expectations, and develop appropriate management strategies for actively engross collaborators in project decisions and execution,
● Identify dependencies between projects that might affect the project delivery, and coordinate dependencies among teams,
● Track project workstreams and the flow of information, not only inside the technology department, but throughout the whole organization,
● Utilize company-wide best practices, techniques, and processes throughout project execution,
● Propose facilitation process enhancements to improve projects execution,
● Understand the workflows and technology department processes to support onboarding for new hires,
● Operate with a deep understanding of Agile, Scrum processes, and current methods of coordinating Business & IT.
Possibility of working remote (only in Slovakia)/on-site in our Bratislava or Košice office.
This position requires big-picture thinking, initiative, drive and motivation, attention to detail, the ability to learn quickly, the capacity to handle internal and external relationships, competence to work with senior executives, and excellent soft skills.
You will:
● Drive and facilitate projects & programs of strategic importance enterprise wide on day-to-day basis,
● Monitor and report on progress, manage project plans, resources and deliveries,
● Keep project execution statuses and deliverables up to date in standard work tracking tools (e.g., Jira),
● Facilitate daily technology standups, retrospective and regular demo sessions,
● Proactively identify and communicate any potential risks to projects progress,
● Maintaining project documentation and reporting to company leadership,
● Ensure the teams allocated to each project understand the business’s priorities and are aligned to them,
● Identify all stakeholders impacted by the project, analyze their expectations, and develop appropriate management strategies for actively engross collaborators in project decisions and execution,
● Identify dependencies between projects that might affect the project delivery, and coordinate dependencies among teams,
● Track project workstreams and the flow of information, not only inside the technology department, but throughout the whole organization,
● Utilize company-wide best practices, techniques, and processes throughout project execution,
● Propose facilitation process enhancements to improve projects execution,
● Understand the workflows and technology department processes to support onboarding for new hires,
● Operate with a deep understanding of Agile, Scrum processes, and current methods of coordinating Business & IT.
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Language skills
English - Advanced (C1)
Other knowledge
Agile methodologies - Advanced
Number of years of experience
5
Personality requirements and skills
● 5+ years of technical leadership experience in an Agile software development environment.
● Bachelor’s degree in information science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or another quantitative field.
● Technical knowledge – You have a good understanding of IT technologies and experience working in an Agile environment and Scrum Master concepts.
● Leadership – You are experienced in leading end2end IT projects of any size with the ability to drive and motivate project teams to achieve project goals and objectives. You are the voice of reason that guides the team to be focused to achieve results.
● Situational Awareness – You are the first to notice differences and issues as they arise and you communicate those to leadership.
● Communication - You communicate effectively with project team members, stakeholders, and customers.
● Problem-solving – You have an independent, organized, and responsible way of working and can identify and solve problems that may arise during a course of the project.
● Attention to detail – You are cautious and able to recognize small glitches during the project execution that might have impact on project delivery.
● Organizational skills – You stay organized and manage multiple tasks and priorities at once.
● Emotional intelligence - You have an elevated level of emotional intelligence to be able to manage and motivate your team, handle stressful situations, and navigate complex relationships with stakeholders.
● Positive attitude and creativity - You maintain a positive attitude and you are creative in problem-solving, overcoming obstacles and achieving project goals.
● Experience working with global/remote teams.
● Preferred: Possesses certification in either Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Scrum Master (ASM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from an accredited organization.
● Written and spoken communication skills in English (C1 category).
● Bachelor’s degree in information science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or another quantitative field.
● Technical knowledge – You have a good understanding of IT technologies and experience working in an Agile environment and Scrum Master concepts.
● Leadership – You are experienced in leading end2end IT projects of any size with the ability to drive and motivate project teams to achieve project goals and objectives. You are the voice of reason that guides the team to be focused to achieve results.
● Situational Awareness – You are the first to notice differences and issues as they arise and you communicate those to leadership.
● Communication - You communicate effectively with project team members, stakeholders, and customers.
● Problem-solving – You have an independent, organized, and responsible way of working and can identify and solve problems that may arise during a course of the project.
● Attention to detail – You are cautious and able to recognize small glitches during the project execution that might have impact on project delivery.
● Organizational skills – You stay organized and manage multiple tasks and priorities at once.
● Emotional intelligence - You have an elevated level of emotional intelligence to be able to manage and motivate your team, handle stressful situations, and navigate complex relationships with stakeholders.
● Positive attitude and creativity - You maintain a positive attitude and you are creative in problem-solving, overcoming obstacles and achieving project goals.
● Experience working with global/remote teams.
● Preferred: Possesses certification in either Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Scrum Master (ASM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from an accredited organization.
● Written and spoken communication skills in English (C1 category).
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Brief description of the company
Since 2004, Creatix has provided the software engineering horsepower companies need to innovate faster and more efficiently. Our talented team members bring a wide range of technical expertise, working alongside high-tech, high-growth organizations to augment existing teams or provide a one-stop solution for development capabilities. Now part of the GoHealth family, a leading provider in the healthtech space, Creatix works alongside GoHealth to power a fully integrated platform that allows millions to access affordable health insurance options. The combined team will continue to expand its capabilities to meet growing market demand, providing the next generation of talent with incredible opportunities for professional growth. Visit Creatix at www.creatix.sk
Number of employees
50-99 employees