Project Manager Data Services

Reporting to the PMO, the Technology Project Manager is key part of the PMO and will be responsible for implementing and managing release processes for code through development, test, and production environments. The Technology Delivery Manager Job function works collaboratively with all participants in software development projects and is supportive of project managers, developers and testers as they set up their build dev/test environments. This position also works with IT management to improve the processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments.
The Technology Project Manager responsibilities also include building the Release Calendar in working closely with the IT release managers and centralizing view of all releases. The Technology Project Manager leads the effort of defining the strategic direction for release management tools to ensure the process requirements of release management are built in. The Technology Project Manager will assist in managing projects and interdependencies to ensure milestone adherence to ensure the integrity of the release can be measured.
The Technology Project Manager needs to interface and communicate with Test Managers, Dev Managers, IT Ops and the PMO on a daily basis. Equally, the Technology Project Manager must be confident enough to manage up and provide reporting as well as meeting updates to Business and IT Senior Management.

Key to this role is understanding data needs and environments for asset management firms. Understanding of data governance, centralizing data sources, client pricing data, reference data, etc.

Responsibilities

• Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across several of the firm's portfolio
• Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality
• Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations
• Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates
• Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes
• Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations
• Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews
• Produce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation Plans
• Weekly Release Reporting
• Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required
• Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities
• Work with IT release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code merges
• Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.
• Continually work towards making improvements in the release process
• Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists.
• Develops scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms
• Participate in release meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks
• Maintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
• Researches new software development and configuration management methodologies and technologies and analyzes their application to current configuration management needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 2-6 years of previous release and/or project management experience, (Solid understanding of project management principles preferred)
• 8-10 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development
• Formal training in project management practices preferred
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must

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