Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager Location-Louisville, KY (onsite) Long Term The IT Project Manager oversees various system projects, programs, and/or initiatives of a highly complex nature and are often not straightforward. This particular position will require advanced written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to translate vague technical details to engage the target clients to participate. Often actively manages stakeholder partnerships and mitigates risks. Familiar with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. When managing programs, oversees the interdependencies and integration of interrelated projects, and sets strategies and program execution to deliver longer term business value. Can possess specialized knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks used to manage risks and issues unique to technology projects. Understands own work area professional concepts/standards, regulations, strategies and operating standards. Makes decisions regarding own work approach/priorities, and follows direction. Work is managed and often guided by precedent and/or documented procedures/regulations/professional standards with some interpretation. Ideal candidate: 1. Advanced writing proficiency 2. Advanced presentation skills and interacts with authenticity 3. Used to presenting to senior leadership and be able to manage expectations 4. Distills technical details so that layperson can understand 5. Be able to act autonomously against competing goals, incentives and interests 6. Longevity working in data warehouse, decision support and reporting system environments Required Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or a related field 2. No less than 5 years of writing and presenting on technical matters 3. Prior program management experience across multiple teams 4. Prior experience with creation and management of SLA's and OLA's between teams Preferred Qualifications 1. Master's Degree in Business Administration 2. Working knowledge of Oracle and IBM Relational Database Management Systems, executive information systems and statistical software packages 3. Six Sigma and/or Project Management Institute certification