Technical Project Manager (St. Pete, FL or Remote)

At Superior Group of Companies (SGC), we believe that exceptional project management is the driving force behind our operational success. As a Technical Project Manager you will be energized to deliver numerous successful projects (delivered on time, exceeding requirements, with high overall team satisfaction), while working in coordination with the VP, Technology Strategy and Operations. In addition, this position will facilitate the definition of project goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; and develop methods to monitor progress of project or area. This role will require detailed project documentation development, facilitating of process and system engineering sessions, root cause analysis, and expert problem solving.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning and Management

1. Develops comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
2. Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
3. Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

Team Leadership:

1. Leads, mentors, and motivates project team members to ensure project success
2. Assigns tasks and responsibilities to project team members and tracks their progress
3. Facilitates communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and other departments

Technical Expertise:

1. Provides technical guidance and support to the project team
2. Ensures that technical projects are feasible and that solutions are aligned with company objectives
3. Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends to apply innovative solutions

Risk Management:

1. Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues
2. Develops risk management plans and contingency strategies to ensure project success

Quality Assurance:

1. Ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
2. Conducts quality assurance checks and ensures that deliverables meet the required standards and specifications

Stakeholder Management

1. Plans meetings in advance, prepares agendas, sets meeting goals, and follows up with minutes
2. Reports project status updates to key stakeholders and department heads via weekly or biweekly emails or meetings
3. Provides regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and performance
4. Manages vendor relationships and oversees the selection and management of external project resources

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field
• 5-8 + years of Project Management in a mature project delivery environment using a variety of methodologies, frameworks, and tools
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum)
• Strong familiarity with various SDLC methodologies
• Open and effective communication style, excellent public presentation skills, and the ability to interact with and influence key stakeholders with clear and concise communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to provide solutions to business challenges using technology and/or analytics
• Experience with project management software and tools
• End-to-end project management including stakeholder management, core team management, facilitation, planning, and budgeting
• Ability to pivot and adapt to changing strategy and roadmap and keep teams and deliverables moving together
• Solid understanding of software development and test methodologies
• Effectively manage time to focus on what is important and to delegate appropriately

PREFERRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification 
• Extensive experience in managing SAP or other tier-1 ERP systems, with a strong understanding of structured implementation and upgrade methodologies.
• Proven track record in systems implementation, development, operations, maintenance, and support within a publicly traded company
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively drive large teams and build collaborative relationships.
• Intelligent, articulate, engaging, organized, and detail oriented, and ability to remain composed in high stress situations.

COMPENSATION:

• $120,000 - $140,000 – varies by location and experience

COMPETENCIES

• Driving Results – Motivate individuals to achieve and exceed goals by establishing accountabilities, clarifying performance expectations, agreeing to high standards and measures, monitoring and reviewing performance, and providing timely and relevant feedback. 
• Fact–Based Management – View the organization as an open system, synthesize information from diverse sources, come to conclusions, and make decisions that are rational and based on sound evidence. 
• Coaching and Developing Others – Provide quality time and planned commitment to direct reports and provide processes and opportunities for them to understand their strengths and limitations in relation to a range of high-quality and relevant competencies.
• Leadership Communication – Generate a shared commitment to the organization, building morale, and encouraging ownership of mission, goals, and values.
• Process Management – Take a systematic approach in contributing to making the company’s workflow more effective, efficient, and capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment.
•  Organizational Savvy –Gather and accurately assess information related to the organization’s formal and informal communication channels and power relationships.
• Delegating – Display strong awareness of when, how, and to whom to delegate and will clearly communicate objectives, tasks, long-term benefits, and expectations for outcomes to empower others to take greater responsibility. 
• Team Building – Enable and encourage group members to work together to complete tasks and accomplish goals that individual members could not accomplish alone. 
• Decisiveness – Take calculated risks by making decisions and taking action, even in the absence of all information. 

**Along with a competitive compensation package, the company offers an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental, a defined contribution plan (e.g. 401(k)), life insurance, long term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA) and paid maternity/paternity leave. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.