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Technical Project Manager

Material Bank

Material Bank

IT, Operations
New York, NY, USA · Boston, MA, USA · Miami, FL, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

Material Bank is a fast-paced, high-growth technology company and created the world's largest material marketplace for the Architecture and Design industry, providing the fastest and most powerful way to start and manage a design project. Learn more about us at www.materialbank.com or see below.

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As a Technical Project Manager at Material Bank you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of our projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Your role is vital in driving innovation, maintaining high-quality standards, and ultimately delivering exceptional value to our internal clients.

Why This Role is Important:
The role of a Technical Project Manager is critical to the continued success and growth of our Brand Services.

You will be the driving force behind project success. Your ability to effectively manage resources, timelines, and project scope will directly impact our company's ability to deliver high-quality solutions to our Brand Partners.

Collaboration is at the core of our company culture. As a Technical Project Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, quality assurance experts, and clients. Your role is essential in ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common project goals.

Technology is constantly evolving, and staying at the forefront of innovation is crucial. Your role will involve identifying and implementing the latest industry trends and best practices to enhance project outcomes.

Your role in delivering projects on time and exceeding client expectations will contribute to long-term client relationships and the growth of our client base.

What you’ll do:

Project Planning and Strategy:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
    Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
    Align project strategies with the company's overall business goals.

Project Execution and Management:

  • Lead cross-functional project teams, including developers, designers, and other technical experts.
    Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and proactively address issues to ensure projects stay on track.
    Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.

Stakeholder Communication:

  • Act as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and risks.
    Foster clear and open communication channels within the project team and with external stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and align with the company's commitment to excellence.
    Implement best practices and quality control measures throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions.
    Implement risk management plans to address unforeseen challenges effectively.

Resource Management:

  • Manage project resources, including staffing and equipment, to optimize efficiency and productivity.
    Allocate resources based on project requirements and priorities.

Day-to-Day Activities:

  • Conduct daily stand-up meetings with project teams to track progress and address issues.
  • Review project documentation, such as requirements, specifications, and design documents.
  • Prepare and deliver project status reports and presentations to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring that action items are documented and followed up on.
  • Evaluate project outcomes and conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

What you’ll bring

  • Comprehensive knowledge of full technical project management
  • 5+ years experience leading delivery of complex projects
  • Experience with Magento, React
  • Focus on speed
  • Exceptional problem solving skills
  • High performance team player

What you’ll get from us:

  • Our people: If you thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and fast-paced organization, look no further! You will get to work alongside some of the brightest minds - Join a genuinely fun and supportive workplace where we keep our employees consistently engaged through internal communication and corporate events
  • Relaxation and Celebrations: Generous PTO, Sick Days, Paid National Holidays, and even more (ask us about this when we connect).
  • Health Benefits: We contribute to your medical, dental, vision and short-term/long-term disability plans and have a strong employee assistance program.
  • Plan for your Retirement: 401(k) eligible after your first 90 day's employed!
  • Giving Back: We sponsor multiple events throughout the year to help out our communities. You will receive time off to give back as well.
  • Growth: We’ll help you take your career to the next level. We want you to be creative and take initiative which will allow you to grow and create within the company. Most importantly, be the best at what matters!
  • Flexible Work Schedules: With business units and employees across the globe, Material Technologies has embraced a hybrid working model allowing department leaders to decide on the best approach for their respective teams, whether that be remote, in person, or a little of both.

About Material Bank

Material Bank is the world’s largest material marketplace for the architecture and design industry, providing the fastest and most powerful way to search and sample materials. Material Bank connects design professionals to hundreds of manufacturers through facilitating brand discovery, rep engagement, and material sampling.

Material Bank has transformed the way an entire industry discovers and samples materials. By removing the friction that exists in the process, we drive business between architects and designers (members) and our Brand Partners (clients).

Our powerful material database and proprietary robotic distribution facility allow members to order samples until midnight (ET) to be delivered free of charge anywhere in the US, in one box, by 10:30 AM the next morning.

Connect with us and discover your career at Material Bank.

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Material Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran or disability status or other status protected under any applicable federal, state or local law.