Technical Project Manager
Join a purpose-driven, fast-growing enterprise software company that is working to transform 9-1-1.
The power to do remarkable things when it matters most is the heart of 9-1-1 and public safety. At RapidDeploy, we believe that regardless of size, geography or budget, everyone in public safety should have access to the data they need when it matters most to save more lives. That’s why, since 2016, our mission has been to reduce emergency response times and improve public safety. We are the industry’s only truly open and integrated emergency response platform with a portfolio of web-based cloud solutions that includes analytics, mapping, dispatch and first responder applications.
Over the past year, we have signed four state contracts and our software has been deployed in more than 400 9-1-1 centers across the U.S. We have increased our annual recurring revenue by more than 20X. We’re hiring passionate team members to help propel us into the next stage of growth.
RapidDeploy requires a Technical Project Manager to monitor and coordinate key projects across development teams and help manage the process of how information is exchanged within the organisation.
You will work across multiple feature teams and help them focus on delivering quality solutions that meet the demands of our ambitious product roadmap. It is the responsibility of the Technical Project Manager to make sure the project timelines and risks are well understood, maintained and regularly communicated.
What You Will be Doing at RapidDeploy:
- SDLC Governance of Project Initiatives within the Engineering Product Team
- Coordinate and monitor Feature Timelines between the various Product Teams
- Oversee Feature and Epic Forecasting to assist Product Management with scheduling
- Maintain the relevant project risk registries
- Inform content of overall product release cycle based on project schedules
- Facilitate and communicate Release Go / No Go Decisions
- Coordinate Release efforts with key project stakeholders
- Progress monitoring and reporting
- Scenario Planning
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Contribute improvements to the SDLC
- Collaborate with Scrum Masters on removing re-occurring impediments
What You Have to Be Successful
- Project management certification or similar advantageous
- Familiar with agile frameworks
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with multiple teams using agile methodologies
- Minimum 5 years as a project manager
- Background in software development (preferred)
- Ability to understand technical issues at a high level
- Proven ability to work independently without supervision whilst driving decision in a collaborative fashion
- Knowledge of various well-documented patterns and techniques for filling intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach
About RapidDeploy Inc.
- Raised Series A financing from GreatPoint Ventures, Samsung NEXT & Tao Capital
- Strong revenue growth (20x+ in last 12 months) & huge recent customer wins (e.g., State of California)
- Fast-growing, passionate, mission-driven team – we care about saving lives through technology!
- Offices in Austin, TX and Cape Town, South Africa
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with benefits that kick in on your first day! Benefits are highly subsidized by RapidDeploy Inc.
- In addition to 8 observed holidays, RapidDeploy employees receive 20 days of PTO and unlimited sick leave.
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