American Bureau of Shipping

Technical Delivery Manager

American Bureau of Shipping$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • 2-4 years managing onshore/offshore development teams
  • 2-4 years delivering commercial applications
  • 3-5 years as an execution project manager in software development
  • Proficient in SDLC methodologies and project management tools

Responsibilities

  • Assist in technical design and code development projects
  • Direct project teams with Project Managers for timely high-quality product delivery
  • Oversee adherence to SDLC processes among Technical Team members
  • Monitor project progress and construct risk assessment and mitigation plans
  • Mentor Technical Leads in requirements analysis and backlog scheduling
  • Estimate efforts, resource needs, and play a role in code drop scheduling

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with PPO and HD options
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
  • Life and accidental death/disability insurance
  • Parental leave program and paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • 401K plan with company match
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Technical Delivery Manager will be responsible for stewardship of large, cross functional development and systems integration projects for ABS Professional Services. The Technical Delivery Manager will undertake responsibility for quality control and consulting on technical designs, systems development and build/release delivery of new and/or existing software products while working with the product managers, technical architecture, quality/testing department and the development team. The role involves managing and leading highly skilled architects, technical team leaders and product developers to ensure timely delivery of product enhancements and related deliverables.

What You Will Do:
  • Provide assistance in technical design and code development projects.
  • Work daily with Project Managers to direct project teams in the delivery of high-quality products within committed timeframes.
  • Responsible for overseeing adherence by all Technical Team members to defined SDLC processes for software products and/or projects.
  • Works daily with Project Managers to continuously monitor the overall progress of projects and constructing a risk assessment and mitigation plan as delivery schedules encounter unplanned issues. Works with the Project Manager to construct management communications as needed.
  • Assist in mentoring and guiding Technical Leads in accurate requirements analysis, features scoping and backlog scheduling for multiple intermediate milestones until the final delivery.
  • Work with Project Managers and Technical Leads to accurately estimate efforts, resource requirements, risks and constraints. Play a major role in defining code drop schedules and coordinating the alignment of code drop dependencies.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience
  • BS/BA degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2 - 4 years of experience managing onshore/offshore development teams.
  • 2 - 4 years of experience delivering commercial applications (as opposed to internal facing projects); Should be conversant with release engineering, build and multi-releases.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in application development as an execution project manager; Proven experience building project plans and artifacts used to manage complex software development activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Skills and knowledge acquired through Development, Technical Lead, or Project Management are required in each of the following areas: Project Management, Change Management, Release Management, Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, Quality Assurance and Testing, Requirements Gathering, and Systems Analysis and Design.
  • Strong history and track record of completing quality projects on time, as well as a proven track record in coaching and mentoring others to success.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (written & verbal).
  • Excellent presentation skills and strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to anticipate and build contingency plans.
  • Expert problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with perseverance and professionalism.

It Would Be Nice If You Had
  • Knowledge of employment law related to recruiting and staffing.
  • Exposure to recruiting metrics including Time to Fill, Time to Hire, and Days Open.
  • Experience with government hiring requirements including ITAR and security clearances.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

About American Bureau of Shipping

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a classification society, with a mission to promote the security of life, property and the natural environment, primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities. ABS is the largest classification society globally, with more than 200 offices in 70 countries. The organization was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Spring, Texas.
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