Virtual, Virginia, USA
1 day ago
Senior Technical Project Manager
Overview: Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 4,800 employees and ~22,000 customers worldwide, including 53% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. In short, we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers the human connection. The DNA of Cvent is our people, and our culture has an emphasis on fostering intrapreneurship – a system that encourages Cventers to think and act like individual entrepreneurs and empowers them to take action, embrace risk, and make decisions as if they had founded the company themselves. At Cvent, we value the diverse perspectives that each individual brings. Whether working with a team of colleagues or with clients, we ensure that we foster a culture that celebrates differences and builds on shared connections. Cvent is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our Technology Team. Cvent’s Technology Team is responsible for the design, development and operation of the company’s suite of enterprise level cloud-based software products. The technology department boasts sharp technical skills and the ability to use collaboration and analytical prowess in an agile environment to work through complex problems. The tech team focuses on releasing innovative, feature-filled products that solidify Cvent’s position as a leader in the events industry. In This Role, You Will: Work with internal stakeholders to identify and manage complex cross functional programs and projects Facilitate and communicate to stakeholders the process of planning and execution of cross functional roadmaps  Provide Engineering with thorough user-stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria Work side-by-side with Engineering and Quality Assurance to scope and execute on program offerings while strictly adhering to business and compliance requirements Engage in proactive collaboration and thought leadership with PM counterparts globally Coordinate project work teams consisting of R&D / SRE / blended teams using agile methodologies  Report and present status updates for communications planning and management Facilitate software proof-of-concepts projects from concept phase to production Incorporate risk mitigation strategy and contingency planning into project Perform analysis that reflects actual vs. planned variances toward continuous improvement Understand and stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape and sector activity Here's What You Need: 6+ years’ experience in managing a program or projects using standardized PMI and Agile methodologies, especially within the enterprise SaaS industry 2+ years as direct manager for one or more project managers PRINCE2, Project Management Professional (PMP)® or equivalent 2-year study in Project Management Experience within all project phases and knowledge areas: communication, cost, human resource, scope, risk, contingency, time, quality, integration, and procurement Strong experience providing guidance and mentoring to agile teams Process driven mindset, detailed-oriented, rapid learner, enjoys trouble-shooting complex issues Strong aptitude in project skills; teamwork skills; strong desire to empower others Have experience influencing cross-functional teams, building relationships with stakeholders Have strong opinions, weakly held Ability to travel nationally and internationally Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet or other standard Project Management tool Familiarity with tools such as Tableau, Business Objects, Cognos, etc. is a plus CSM Certification is a plus Experience or knowledge of SAFe is a plus  Business Administration, Information, Computer Systems degree or equivalent Physical Demands We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position
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