Job ID: JOB_ID_2318
Role Overview: Senior Technical Project Manager
Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Project Manager to join our enterprise IT division in Omaha, NE. This is a high-impact, onsite role requiring a professional with 12 to 20 years of experience in managing complex, large-scale IT initiatives. As a Project Manager at one of America’s most iconic transportation companies, you will be responsible for driving the execution of critical technology projects that support our vast rail network and logistics operations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, execution-driven, and capable of independently driving enterprise-level initiatives from planning through delivery.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead end-to-end project execution across cross-functional, matrixed teams, ensuring that all technical and business objectives are met on time and within budget.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocation, milestones, and specific deliverables.
- Proactively identify project risks, cross-team dependencies, and potential roadblocks; provide early visibility to leadership and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Navigate complex organizational structures to gather status updates, ensure alignment between departments, and foster a culture of accountability.
- Manage and maintain JIRA boards, tracking sprint progress, managing backlogs, and ensuring accurate data for executive reporting.
- Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to maintain high team velocity.
- Provide structured, clear, and concise status reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders, translating technical progress into business value.
- Serve as a dependable and trusted partner to the reporting leader, taking extreme ownership of project outcomes and team performance.
- Ensure project scope, schedule, and quality objectives are consistently met through rigorous monitoring and control.
Technical and Professional Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in Project Management within enterprise IT environments, with a preference for candidates having up to 20 years of experience.
- Proven track record of managing complex, matrixed teams where influence without direct authority is required.
- Deep expertise in Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework, with the ability to adapt these practices to large-scale enterprise needs.
- Hands-on proficiency with JIRA and other project management tools for tracking, reporting, and documentation.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical executive audiences.
- PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master), or other relevant Agile certifications are highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
Work Environment and Logistics
This position is located in Omaha, NE, and requires the candidate to be onsite from Day 1. While non-local candidates are encouraged to apply, they must be willing to relocate to the Omaha area immediately upon hire. The role is offered on a C2C (Corp-to-Corp) basis with a final billing rate of $62/hr. Candidates must possess valid work authorization (OPT, H1B, E3, or TN) and note that H1B transfers are not supported for this specific engagement. Applicants must provide specific details including current location as per DL copy, visa status, and a valid LinkedIn URL for screening purposes.
Special Requirements
Visa Required: OPT, H1B, E3, TN only. No H1B transfers. Onsite from Day 1 in Omaha, NE. Requires 12-20 years of experience. Must provide DL copy details (Location, Visa, Phone, Email, LinkedIn).
Compensation & Location
Salary: $62 – $62 per year
Location: Omaha, NE
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: US Tech Solutions Inc.
Email: santosh.yadav@ustechsolutionsinc.com
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