Cambium Learning Group

Technical Project Manager/ SQL

United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Thank you for sharing your interests! Here at Cambium, we are always looking for passionate, talented people to join the team. If you have searched our current openings and haven’t been able to find a position that fits, we’d still love to hear from you! Please take a look at the below and fill out an application here. As soon as we have a similar opening that fits your skill set, we will reach out. We look forward to learning your interests!

The Technical Project Manager will be primarily responsible for the following:
Job Responsibilities:

Manage SDLC projects from inception through implementation.

Bridging needs from client requirements with solutions to meet the need.

Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, with an inherent ability to work well under tight timelines and have strong problem-solving capabilities.

Develop requirements, budgets, and schedules for the software development projects.

Facilitate requirements meetings, including the peer review sessions, and status meetings with clients and project team.

Establish milestones, anticipates issues, and monitors adherence to project scope, requirements and design documents, schedules, and to the software development process.

Assume day-to-day responsibility for ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget, and that all deliverables are of the highest quality.

Work closely with the Technical Project Management team to share best practices, help resolve project issues, and ensure that staff is properly allocated to tasks by considering staff’s skills and interests, and the project’s needs.

Maintain client relations and communications including status reporting and informal conversations.

Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our teams through proper troubleshooting and prioritization methods as well as coordination and communication between the clients and the internal team.

What we are often looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field to the position and 2+ years of experience or Master’s degree in a related field to the position or 1+ years of experience

Experience in applying best practices in software development lifecycle, including waterfall and Agile software methodologies, web-based infrastructure, and data-driven systems.

Strong analytical skills, and demonstrated aptitude to learn SQL are highly desired.

Proven ability to understand technical concepts, including data relationships and software configuration.

Excellent documentation and communication skills, strong team-oriented attitude, and a proactive and detail-oriented nature.

Familiarity with software such as Jira, Confluence, TeamCity, Git, Bitbucket, and Octopus is desired.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Technical Project Manager/ SQL role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Cambium Learning Group?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, MySQL and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Data Analysis, MySQL and Project Management.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Technical Project Manager/ SQL role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, MySQL and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Cambium Learning Group needs from this hire.

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