Technical Project Manager

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools, and companies that make the world better every day.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager who is responsible for working with the engineering lead for the planning, scheduling, executing, and delivering of client-facing projects that span various disciplines within Calian’s practice areas. This may include managing internal and external project teams, as well as any external vendors that may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects (in various phases) simultaneously
• Define and organize projects and establishing project scope and timeline
• Engage the appropriate departments to establish the project team
• Ensure team members understand their assigned action items and meet the due dates
• Keep team resources focused on planning and executing the project
• Provide assistance and support to project team members
• Facilitate project execution and ensuring timelines are met
• Work with Sales to evaluate the effect of changes to scope or timeline on project costs and revenue
• Maintain the project folder in a public network location with appropriate project management documents and review it on a regular basis
• Provide updates to client, team members, sales personnel, and management on project status
• Own and maintain the project status spreadsheet for all projects
• Hold project kickoff, status and close out calls for all assigned projects
• Ensure effective communication and transfer of information between the project team and client
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure proper invoicing at the appropriate project milestones
• Keep the project team and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience

• 3-5+ years of in-depth experience coordinating projects

• Experience working directly with technical engineers and as well as non-technical end users
• Experience in coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring that project goals are met
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and empathize with team members

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to assess risks and make decisions while working under pressure and time constraints
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new software
• Critical thinking and project management skills required
• Excellent writing, editing skills and command of grammar with ability to edit text for consistent style
• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

EEO Statement 
Calian Corp. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Date: October 25, 2024
Location 1: Houston, TX
Remote: Yes
Business Unit: IT & Cyber Solutions
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
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