Technical Project Manager – Mid Level

Purpose of Job

We are currently seeking a talented Technical Project Manager – Mid Level for our Home office in San Antonio, TX.

Participates in the planning, execution and delivery of moderately complex to complex business projects under minimal supervision. Manages risk by using established project management processes to address execution challenges associated with quality, schedule and cost. Leads and manages projects to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives. Serves as a resource to less experienced team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.

Job Requirements

ABOUT USAA

USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.

In each of the past five years, we’ve been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we’ve ranked among Victory Media’s Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.

ABOUT USAA IT

Our most important qualification isn’t technical, it’s human. Here, we don’t just sit in front of a screen. We stand behind our 11 million members who rely on us every day.
We are over 3,000 employees strong, a passionately supportive and collaborative team built on Agile principles. We’ve been a top-two Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT five years in a row and were recently named a Top 50 Employer for Minority Engineers & IT by Workforce Diversity Magazine.

See what it’s like to work for a company where your passion meets our purpose:
USAA Information Technology: A Realistic Preview

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquires and applies proficient knowledge of the business, its products and processes.
• Gathers information, analyzes data trends, identifies root causes and develops work products.
• Defines low to medium risk project plans and aligns to project deliverables.
• Manages budgets on the low to medium range of project budgets.
• Uses tools and techniques that may include process engineering and software delivery methods to increase overall project success.
• Seeks creative alternatives to project challenges.
• Facilitates development of project plans related to schedule, budget, scope and resources.
• Monitors project execution to deliver incremental business value.
• Understands each project’s critical path activities and proactively manages those to project’s benefit.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 4 or more years relevant business support and/or general analysis experience.
• Proficient knowledge of project management methodology and/or working knowledge of technical software delivery life cycle.

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses.

PREFERRED

• Proven ability to take on multiple roles and a displayed ability to adapt to evolving work duties.
• 5 years working experience in Agile environments
• Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
• Proven ability to work independently with limited direction & supervision and with other departmental personnel

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

USAA Technical Project Managers create innovative solutions that impact our members. Collectively, we are:

• Curious and excited by new ideas
• Energized by a fast-paced environment
• Able to understand and translate business needs into leading-edge technology
• Comfortable working as part of a connected team, but self-motivated
• Community-focused, dependable and committee
• Exceptionally detail-oriented

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits package in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.

USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

For Internal Candidates:

Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager’s approval prior to posting.

Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 11/28/19 by 11:59 pm CST time.