Software Engineering/Development: Technical Project Manager

An ideal candidate for our Technical Project Manager position will be responsible for driving multiple products and projects through the entire life cycle.  The right individual will need to manage both internal and external expectations, adjust to changing priorities/environments while meeting deadlines, and identify risks within the project.  The candidate will need to perform productively under tight timelines, have strong communication skills, and work well in a fast-paced environment. The individual will be managing projects in a matrix organization with the long-term goal to switching to a projectized organization.

Job Description:

• Serve as the technical project manager for the development team ensuring technical projects align with business objectives
• Develop, execute, and manage all aspects of assigned technical projects
• Collaborate with engineering, web, and software development teams to define goals and understand the technical requirements of projects
• Establish a communication strategy in which to keep all stakeholders current on project status and any critical path activities
• Monitor project progress, track metrics, and ensure deadlines are met
• Create technical documentation for the project and/or individual aspects of the project as needed
• Support postmortem reviews and improvement initiatives

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, mathematics, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 5 years demonstrated technical project management experience
• Experience working on multiple projects and collaborating with other technical project managers to plan and utilize the same resource for different projects
• Experience with MS Project, Jira or other similar project management tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft operating systems
• Ability to switch between technical and non-technical communication methods for end users or stakeholders

Desired:

• Knowledgeable of the software development life cycle
• Background in quality, mechanical, or electrical engineering
• PMP Certification

Canfield Imaging Systems is the world-leading developer of specialized photographic systems for medical practices, institutions, research organizations, and pharmaceutical suppliers. Canfield offers comprehensive benefits to its employees. These include paid days off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, and a 401(k) plan with employer match (currently set at 50%). The anticipated salary range for the position is $90,000.00-$110,000.00 annually. This is dependent upon consideration of multiple factors when determining a base salary such as a candidate’s experience, education, and current market conditions. If the role is eligible for full benefits, it will be discussed with you during the interview process. Canfield Imaging Systems is a division of Canfield Scientific, Inc., the largest provider of photographic documentation systems and services for pharmaceutical research.