Product Owner | Client Lead | Technical Project Manager

As a Technical Project Manager at Proactive Technology Management (PTM), your primary responsibilities include collaborating with clients to understand their business needs, developing detailed project plans, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to our Way of Working principles. You'll also be managing client expectations and contributing to the continuous improvement of our methodologies.

To apply for the Technical Project Manager role at Proactive Technology Management, candidates should have 5+ years of experience in technical project management or a related field, a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and familiarity with cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure. A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is strongly preferred.

Proactive Technology Management offers a range of benefits for its Technical Project Managers, including full medical benefits, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching program, and two weeks of paid vacation. This comprehensive package aims to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our remote employees.

At Proactive Technology Management, we prioritize the professional growth of our Technical Project Managers through continuous improvement initiatives and a culture of learning. Team members are encouraged to take part in trainings and workshops to enhance their skills in project management and technical disciplines.

Proactive Technology Management primarily utilizes Monday.com for project management. This platform helps our Technical Project Managers to develop project plans, allocate resources effectively, and track progress, ensuring strategic alignment with our goals and client needs.

In an interview, you might explain that your experience with Agile methodologies includes leading sprints, conducting daily stand-ups, and utilizing tools like JIRA or Monday.com for backlogs. Highlight how Agile has helped you improve project delivery timelines and team collaboration.

You should emphasize the importance of establishing clear project goals and using prioritization techniques like MoSCoW or the Eisenhower Box to manage tasks. Mention your experience with setting milestones and effectively managing team expectations.

Discuss ways you've structured regular check-ins, provided updates via project dashboards, and used clear reporting formats. Stress the significance of transparency in maintaining client relationships and ensuring smooth project execution.

Choose a specific project to illustrate your challenge-management skills, detailing the problems faced and the steps you took to resolve them, like reallocating resources or addressing team concerns, and the successful outcome it led to.

Explain your approach to quality assurance, which might include regular audits, client feedback loops, and leveraging tools for tracking defects. Highlight your commitment to high standards within the Software Development Life Cycle.

Discuss the significance of facilitating communication among team members, promoting a collaborative atmosphere, and your active involvement in team-building activities that drive project success and morale.

Talk about your approach to setting and managing expectations from the outset, including thorough requirement analysis and regular touchpoints. Mention the importance of developing trust through transparency.

Detail your experience with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, explaining how they have enabled scalable solutions and flexibility in project execution. Emphasize your ability to leverage these technologies to deliver timely results.

You could mention specific tools or methodologies you’ve used in data modeling and how understanding data interrelationships enhances project outcomes. Emphasize the importance of data considerations in effective project management.

In your answer, express enthusiasm for PTM's innovative approach to technology solutions and their commitment to client success. Stress how the company’s values align with your own professional goals and your eagerness to contribute to their mission.