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Technical Project Manager (Software Projects)

Our client requires a Technical Project Manager (Software Projects) who would like to work in an internationally oriented and dynamic environment based in Málaga, Spain.

Responsibilities:

• Drive process change and be able to challenge all contributing delivery teams
• Run projects across multiple locations
• Work with key stakeholders to determine requirements and establish project plan
• Establish procedures and systems for managing and tracking change, taking the SDLC process into account
• Define and break down scope of work, managing project tradeoffs and balancing scope change against time and risk
• Generate schedules from team estimates and determine task sequencing, matching resources to tasks, applying statistical techniques, and schedule maintenance
• Manage project resources; determine resource requirements, participate in recruitment, facilitate team building, resolve conflict, and participate in career development
• Plan for upwards and outwards communication and provide regular project status reports
• Identify and develop mitigation/contingency plans, facilitate the risk management process, and maintain risk tracking documentation
• Vendor management as required, including preparation of RFPs, management of vendors or subcontractors, management and negotiation of contracts
• To contribute to the ongoing SDLC and broader project / programme management process improvement
• Work with the all delivery groups to define standards and performance KPIs

Requirements:

• 5+ years of technical project management experience working in a service driven Product Development environment
• Objective approach to tasks
• Firm character, able to obtain respect from colleagues and likeable manner to drive people
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, AceProject, various issue tracking systems, etc.)
• Strong analytic skills (including analyzing KPIs and drawing conclusions)
• Proven ability to initiate, recognize, and manage change
• Exceptional communication (oral/written) and skills. Strong English and Spanish are must-haves
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Practical experience with a number of Structured and Agile project management methodologies
• Broad experience, open minded
• Undergraduate degree; Computer Science or Business is an asset
• Formal Project Management certification is an asset

Salary: €50,000 - €60,000

Position: Permanent

Location: Málaga

If you possess the above skills and knowledge and are prepared to work in a team environment then please email us a copy of your CV (in Word format) to cv@altosrecruitment.com.