Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field., 5+ years of experience managing projects and teams, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry., Proven experience with Angular-based software development and data visualization tools., Strong understanding of Agile Methodology and experience with Machine Learning concepts is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Facilitate day-to-day agile ceremonies and lead Angular application development teams.

Support and execute release planning activities, ensuring sprints are filled and acceptance criteria are met.

Manage development efforts to meet technical requirements and timelines while coordinating team work for high-quality delivery.

Identify risks, communicate proactively about capacity, and maintain a backlog of refined stories for team efficiency.

Job description

Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Duration: 3 months
Location: Boston MA (Remote)

About BigR.io:
BigR.io is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver software solutions ranging from custom development, software implementation, data analytics, and machine learning/AI integrations. We are a one-stop shop that attracts clients from a variety of industries because of our proven ability to deliver cutting-edge and cost-conscious software solutions.
With extensive domain knowledge, BigR.io has teams of data architects, data engineers, software engineers, web developers, and consultants who deliver best-in-class solutions across a variety of verticals. Our diverse industry exposure equips us with invaluable tools, tricks, and techniques to tackle complex software and data challenges.

About the Job:
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with a strong understanding of Agile Methodology projects to support our client. This is a part-time (20 hours a week) contract engagement ideally suited for a candidate based in the New England area. The project focuses on Angular-based software development with data visualization as the primary deliverable. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for technology and a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry's unique requirements. Pharma experience is required.

About You:
This position is a great fit for someone with a proven track record of driving enterprise-scale IT projects, managing multiple priorities simultaneously, setting timelines, holding people accountable, and delivering projects on time and on budget. Your leadership will help guide the completion of complex solutions created in an Agile environment. Experience developing software applications, particularly with Angular and data visualization tools, is essential.

Responsibilities:
Scrum needs:

Day-to-day facilitation of agile ceremonies.
Leading Angular application development teams focused on creating dynamic data visualizations.
Supporting and executing release planning activities, ensuring sprints are adequately filled, and acceptance criteria are cleared with QA.
Managing development efforts to meet technical requirements, design, and timelines.
Coordinating the team's work to maintain consistency and ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
Assessing and unblocking the team when disruptions to critical delivery timelines occur.

Goals:

Identify risks, take preventative action to minimize them, and ensure seamless project progression.
Communicate proactively regarding capacity and identify opportunities to increase team velocity.
Maintain a backlog of refined stories groomed two or more sprints in advance to maximize team efficiency and flexibility.

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