Technical Project Manager

Company: Fannie Mae
Location: Reston
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description
At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do makes an affordable home a reality and a difference in the lives of Americans. Every day offers compelling opportunities to work with exceptional people and help make an impact on the future of the housing industry. Join us and be part of an inclusive, supportive team thriving in an energizing, collaborative environment. Here, you will help lead our industry forward and make your career.
Job Description
As a valued colleague on our team, you will provide expert advice and team guidance on developing and maintaining plans for the creation or maintenance of a product, and contribute your technical expertise in production and decision-making. In this role, you will implement timelines, milestones, and allocation of resources, as well as manage the technical requirements needed to implement a product.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
Responsibilities
The Finance Technology - Technical Project Management - Lead Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities

• Lead the development of goals, guidelines, action steps, and timelines to ensure projects meet technical requirements.
• Contribute your advanced technical expertise to the project.
• Monitor and report on progress towards the projects timelines and goals.
• Refine goal, guidelines, action steps, and timelines for projects as needed.
• Ensure projects meet the technical requirements for full completion.
  Job Duties
  Qualifications
  
  • TPM will help drive strategic initiatives, align teams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver on multiple complex technology projects
  • The TPM will lead cross functional and technical teams to drive projects from conceptual design feasibility through requirements, completed design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Experience with cross-organizational communication to both technical- and non-technical audiences from engineers to upper management
  • Candidate must be comfortable managing remote project delivery teams and possess the ability to facilitate technical whiteboard sessions to troubleshoot project implementation issues and remove barriers to project success.
  • Being able to establish trust with a variety of stakeholders and customers across Fannie Mae, eliminate non-value-add activity, and find creative ways to optimize delivery.
  • Thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities are a must.
  • Lead discussions across cross-functional teams
  • Lead implementation process and ultimate deployment of Strategic initiatives and other programs
  • Manage program budget, human capital planning and can drive operational insights
  • Manage through Agile/SAFE methodologies
    Soft-skills
    
    • Develop and build trust relationships across teams
    • Facilitate cross-collaboration and understanding between IT and other departments
    • Generate reports and insights for different internal and/or external audiences
    • Stay current on the latest news, information, and trends about program management and the organization's industry
      Required Qualifications
      
      • 7+ years of experience in project management of technical initiatives.
      • 5+ years of strategic program management experience desired.
      • 7+ years of experience with software development lifecycle from conception to delivery
      • Strong judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence without authority.
      • Able to distill data and articulate rationale for making difficult trade-offs and prioritizations
        Additional Information
        Job ID: REF10447L
        In response to COVID-19, Fannie Mae has adapted our workplace and hiring processes to better safeguard our employees, candidates, and new hires. We understand that this is an unprecedented situation and Fannie Mae is committed to creating protocols for these processes that are agile and conform with federal, state, and local health administration guidance. While the companys operating status for on-site work is currently voluntary, the majority of Fannie Maes workforce is remote until further notice. We continue to conduct all interviews and onboarding virtually. In addition, all employees who wish to come on site must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and enter their vaccination information into a confidential HR system before arriving at the facility, unless they have an approved accommodation. Click here to go directly to information about accommodations.
        The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.
        Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com.

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