Senior Technical Project Manager

The Senior Technical Project Manager at RAPP is responsible for managing multiple projects related to technology, infrastructure, and data from start to finish. This includes developing project schedules, optimizing workflows, managing budgets, and collaborating across teams to ensure timely delivery of projects aimed at generating client value.

To qualify for the Senior Technical Project Manager position at RAPP, candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree, plus over 5 years of experience managing medium-complexity technology or data projects. Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, along with strong communication and leadership skills, are also essential.

At RAPP, we champion professional development by fostering an inclusive environment where experienced Senior Technical Project Managers can mentor junior team members and enhance their leadership skills. Our culture promotes continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring career growth alongside project successes.

As a Senior Technical Project Manager at RAPP, you will primarily utilize project management tools such as MS Project, Workfront, Atlassian, and Jira. These tools will help you in planning, tracking progress, managing budgets, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

The work environment at RAPP promotes flexibility with a hybrid work model that allows for remote work two days per week, encouraging personal connections and collaboration. With a diverse team of creatives and strategists, it’s a vibrant atmosphere where inclusivity and innovation thrive.

When discussing a challenging project, focus on your role in managing complexities. Highlight how you identified risks, the steps you took to mitigate them, and the outcome. Use this to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in high-pressure situations.

Explain your method for task prioritization, whether it's through creating a matrix based on urgency and importance or using project management tools. Emphasize your ability to adapt as project needs change and how your prioritization supports project success.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SaFE methodologies and why you find them effective. Provide examples of how these methodologies have led to successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Describe the strategies you use to promote open communication, such as regular updates, meetings, and collaboration tools. Your answer should show your commitment to transparency and teamwork in achieving project goals.

Talk about your experience in planning, tracking, and optimizing budgets. Detail your proactive approaches to identifying financial risks and how you’ve successfully managed budgets over project lifecycles while ensuring client satisfaction.

Discuss your approach to managing scope changes, emphasizing the importance of communication and documentation. Share an example where adapting to changes led to a successful outcome without compromising project timelines.

Mention the project management tools you are adept in, like MS Project or SharePoint, and how you use them for documentation and reporting. Explain the value of structured documentation in enhancing project transparency and accountability.

Talk about the importance of building relationships and creating an engaging environment. Provide examples of how you foster collaboration, recognize achievements, and encourage contributions from team members to keep morale high.

Share a specific instance focusing on how you approached the conflict constructively, emphasizing your communication skills and the resolution that ultimately led to a positive teamwork experience.

Convey your excitement for joining RAPP by discussing your alignment with their values and culture. Highlight how your skills and experiences make you a perfect fit for the role and express enthusiasm for contributing to the agency’s commitment to precision marketing.