Technisch Projectmanager

As a part of the UI & Apps team the Technical Project Manager will deal with managing all aspects of consumer facing agile software projects from kick-off to commercial delivery, across multiple development teams.
The individual should be self-motivated, creative and proactive, to work successfully in a fast-paced environment including multiple platforms and architectures, diverse technologies and environments. The individual will work closely with product teams, development, QA and other stakeholders throughout the SDLC, The individual should have a strong understanding of SDLC processes and the QA lifecycle and methodology.
Candidate will need to manage UI development for all Horizon GO related projects and roadmap UI development. Main responsibilities: Vendor management of current outsourcing party (EPAM), liaising with end2end system integration team and UI architecture teams, requirements management, release management, priority management, attending scrum meetings. Candidate will report to Jos Graat (Director UI&Applications Release Management, Integration & Test). It's an high demanding environment, very dynamic. There currently are 2 Technical PM's. Due to the many projects, expansion of the team is needed. Technical knowledge of software development, esp. Mobile & Web is mandatory.

Main Responsibilities

§ Simultaneously manage multiple consumer facing agile software projects from kick-off to commercial delivery, across multiple development teams.
§ Direct accountability for the overall success of the projects within the portfolio.
§ Manage and coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver against product scope and technical requirements.
§ Prepare and manage project schedule and status reports, as required by the Program.
§ Identify risks/issues and escalate to the necessary and appropriate team members and stakeholders.
§ Track and review individual and project team utilization and revise forecasted hours throughout the duration of the projects.
§ Manage commercial readiness of consumer product within company and client departments.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

§ Extensive experience with managing complex, consumer facing, technical projects from start to finish.
§ Experience working collaboratively with internal cross-functional and external vendor teams to ensure on time development and delivery.
§ Methodological knowledge (Prince II certified, Agile or SCRUM Master)
§ Experience with customer facing software delivery within an international company environment.
§ Excellent communication, time management and presentation skills
§ Fluent in English
§ Highly structured way of working and documenting
§ Industry (digital application and video) experience preferred but not essential.

Key Measures

§ Performance measures
§ (milestone) deliveries / task completion
§ PMI
§ Recourse utilization
§ Cost effectiveness
§ Schedule variance/performance