Team Informatics

Project Manager

TEAM Informatics is an employee-owned software company that is seeking a motivated individual to be part of our software engineering team. TEAM provides outsourced R&D for new product development for vendors and software implementations and customization for end users. In addition, TEAM is developing strategies to develop proprietary software products and subscriber services.

TEAM offers the rare combination of an excellent employee benefit package and the flexibility to work from your home office. Paid benefits include health insurance, dental insurance and life insurance in addition to 401K, PTO and paid holidays.
 
TEAM is seeking a professional with 5 plus years of technology project management and consulting experience.

Project/Practice Related Competencies

Project /Practice Management

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Project Accounting
• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Manages project budget.
• Assists CFO with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.

Career Path Core Competencies

Financial Management

• Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and supports biz development managers in this capacity
• Understands our pricing model and billing procedures.
• Accurately forecasts revenue, bill rates and utilization.
• Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project with Solution Architect.
• Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.

Communication

• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to executive team.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Technical Understanding

• Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

Professional Qualities

Leadership

• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests.
• Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change .
• Manages the process of innovative change effectively.
• Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Teamwork

• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
• Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.

Client Management

• Helps Solution Architect manage day-to-day client interaction.
• Supports Solution Architect to set and manages client expectations.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

Organizational Responsibilities

Innovator Development

• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels.
• Helps team execute career development plans.
• Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by us.
• Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company.
• Challenges fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.

Internal Operations

• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
• Leads internal teams/task forces
• Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years consulting experience
• 5+ years experience in technology project management
• Experience utilizing the following technologies: Java, J2EE/JEE, EJB, JSP, Websphere, Weblogic, Javascript
• Experience in SDLC processes and methods
• Have a firm understanding of design and project management methods
• Show expertise in risk mitigation and problem solving
• Experience in content management application development a plus
• Experience with any of the following software packages a plus: Stellent, Alfresco and Oracle Fusion Middleware

TEAM is a fast-paced environment with goals to build lasting relationships through consistently high quality work and ongoing value (for our clients and for ourselves).  The individual we are seeking will have a track record as an independent worker, strong communication skills, and excellent analytic and problem solving skills.  If you would like to be part of such an organization, please submit your resume to resume@teaminformatics.com.