Technical Project Manager
Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.
Tecovas is looking for a Technical Project Manager to oversee our projects, their management and respective communication throughout the organization. Reporting directly to the Director of Program Management, you will maintain timely delivery of initiatives, prioritization and timeline management. You must love working across a range of technical disciplines and bring a friendly attitude to the role!
This role is required to be based in Austin, TX. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define project goals, requirements, and strategies
- Document project requirements, user stories, and test plans clearly and comprehensively
- Communicate regularly with relevant stakeholders on project status, progress, risks, and changes in scope
- Follow a defined project management methodology to ensure that project steps and resources are well-planned and executed
- Facilitate daily standup meetings, sprint planning meetings, and backlog grooming sessions for assigned technology teams
- Own and manage sprint planning in project management software, including incorporating stakeholder prioritization
- Partner with engineering team on project estimates and prioritization
- Balance the ability to work independently and drive projects forward with the awareness to seek guidance or escalate issues when needed
- Resolve conflicts in a timely manner and escalate to senior management when appropriate
Experience we’re looking for:
- 3+ years of experience in technical project management, working directly with engineering teams, and/or experience in relevant work, fields, or related functions
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Excellent customer intuition; demonstrated success in identifying, prioritizing and delivering product capabilities to delight customers
- Strong data analysis skills; the ability to run data analysis and synthesize data to make on-point business decisions
- Bonus points for a Certified ScrumMaster Certification
What you bring to the table:
- You have the capacity to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule and meet deadlines
- You have excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with an ability to influence at executive level
- You have a proven track record of earning trust with stakeholders who may possess disparate working styles
- You take pride in the quality and durability of your work
Full Time Benefits & Perks:
- We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
- 401(k) match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO policy
- Corporate wellness program
- Competitive salary
- Eligibility to participate in Corporate Bonus Program
- Generous employee discounts!
About Us:
Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com, Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!
Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try!
Hiring process and disclaimer: Should you receive an offer from us after going through the interview process, a background check will be conducted prior to onboarding. The results of a background check are evaluated as part of the hiring process, but this does not mean that you will not be considered for the job based upon the results. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply!
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