Technical Project Manager - Avature : Job Details

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America's largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Technical Project Manager.

This position is responsible for leading and managing IT projects that have been approved and prioritized by executive leadership, from discovery and analysis through build, test, production implementation, and project closure. Responsibilities include scheduling, financial and resource planning, and communication components of project management.

• Lead and manage IT-based projects in terms of scheduling, financial, and resource planning, as well as communication.
• Act as the primary contact between project team members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Utilize appropriate resources and tools to plan project timelines, schedules, tasks, milestones, and deadlines, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate project meetings to align the team with methods and goals, and track progress.
• Ensure project deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs, and work plans are communicated and completed.
• Monitor task completion statuses to identify at-risk tasks and develop mitigation plans, escalating issues when necessary.
• Allocate resources, budgets, and time effectively, adjusting as necessary to stay on schedule and within scope.
• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, and summaries to accurately reflect project status and efficacy.
• Serve as a point of contact for completed projects to facilitate training and transition to support teams.
• Coordinate with and follow guidance from MHC IT leadership.
• Support ongoing system updates with MHC IT staff and third-party contractors as needed.
• Manage and improve project management processes to maximize ROI.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Business, or Business Administration preferred.
• PMI-PMP Certification or similar preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project coordination or management of IT and/or software development projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and work effectively within the organization.
• Experience with multiple SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Strong personal accountability in decision-making and supervising technical teams.
• Experience working in collaborative, team-oriented environments.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.

MHC is an expansion of Ozark Kenworth, Inc., started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. From a small beginning, the company has grown into a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, refrigeration locations, and a finance company offering comprehensive services. We foster an environment that helps employees reach their full potential and grow professionally.

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