Technical Project Manager

RAPP Chicago is looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our award-winning Program Management team.

WHO WE ARE:

We are RAPP – world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual’s needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.

We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and emphasizes personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content and connected decisioning.
Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it – ensuring we’re able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.
Part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.

YOUR ROLE:

To manage the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of multiple projects and integrated programs, ensuring consistency with company strategy, client commitments and KPIs. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the planning and execution of a multitude of technical projects
• Manage discovery sessions leading to project scope development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to define and redefine project specifications, functional requirements and final deliverables as an aspect of scoping
• Lead the process for building and rebuilding estimates
• Confirm definition of project tasks and drive project plan build (milestones and timing) in the Workfront (aka AtTask) tool
• Lead the resource management build (assigning roles) in Workfront and interface with the resource manager for talent appointment
• Interface with core clients regarding project deliverables, progress and solutions
• Resolve critical timeline issues and implications (internally or externally driven)
• Track project deliverables within Workfront and JIRA
• Provide superior communication and direction to the project team as you guide the overall process of the project
• Drive project measurement, reporting and analysis process required for projects
• Monitor and redirect project progress with a focus on risk management
• Ensure quality assurance requirements for the project are met
• Review all activities to support project closeout and any retrospective requirements
• Monitor projects’ monthly financial burn rate to predict over/under burn while working with the Operations team to balance any discrepancies.
• Write, organize, and maintain process and procedures within Confluence.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2-4 years’ experience in technical project management 
• Strong background in technical builds for modern service-oriented architectures 
• Demonstrated ability to understand and document technology architectures and environments 
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services or similar cloud platform 
• Deep expertise in managing front-end development with a thorough understanding of modern Web applications using technologies like HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular 
• Thorough understanding of RDBMS databases and data schemas/structures 
• Up-to-date understanding of DevOps practices, including code repositories/source control (Git), continuous integration and delivery 
• Practical, hands-on experience with agile development, including ability to lead sprint and epic planning, as well as managing Kanban boards and release cycles 
• Practical, hands-on experience with writing business requirements, stories and test plans 
• Applied knowledge of the practical aspects of project management (certification) 
• Application of PM techniques and tools 
• Demonstrated track record and experience in fostering collaboration 
• Demonstrated track record in managing bug and enhancement issue identification and resolution 
• Proficient in key software: Atlassian JIRA, Atlassian Confluence, AWS Console, Adobe Workfront, Microsoft Office Suite 
• PMP and SCRUM knowledge or certification preferred.

Our hybrid work model:

RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like. 

RAPP provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $72,000 - $86,000. This range is specific to Chicago and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

“As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.”

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.