We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to be responsible for planning, executing and finalizing solutions related to new and existing products.  The Technical Project Manager sets milestones for each project, coordinates efforts between operations and technology teams, and effectively and efficiently delivers projects according to plan. This position works with internal and external stakeholders to bring structure while implementing complex, project-based processes to bring increased efficiency in the delivery of all projects and services and in turn, enhanced client satisfaction. Our development team is based in China, so communication skills and knowledge of Chinese are a must.

In addition, this person will have the amazing opportunity to be mentored by one of the top CTOs in Chicago, someone who has grown a technology services business from the ground up into a billion-dollar company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•         Create and manage the plan for moving technical solutions to final client hand-off.

•         Assemble and coordinate the internal and external teams to gain consensus on deliverables from each team.

•         Collaboratively adapt existing and develop new project plans, processes and communication standards for the operations teams.

•         Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.

•         Own the communication and execution of solution hand-over to client services, service delivery, technology and other team members at designated milestones.

•         Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation and presentations.

•         Test code, review, and recommend changes to technology stakeholders

Qualifications and Skill Sets

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Science or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science

·         Experience with software management systems such as Atlassian

·         3+ years of software product management

·         Demonstrated ability and knowledge of cloud-based technology

·         Ability to work independently and be an excellent team player

·         Tech-savvy and adaptable and comfortable with frequent functionality updates

·         Work in a fast-paced environment with minimal structure, at times

·         Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

·         Detail-oriented and very organized

·         Must be fluent in Chinese

·         Willing to travel internationally periodically