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JOB SUMMARY: The Technical Lead, Application Delivery & Strategy will be responsible for driving initiatives, providing leadership and oversight of technical deliverables across Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) for projects that span internal development teams and 3rd party vendors. The Technical Lead is a hands-on role and is key to successful integration of updated or new software and hardware systems with the existing technology ecosystem. This role requires strong experience with managing the delivery of technical implementation with the ability to establish expectations around timelines, level-set on risks, and resolve blockers. The Technical Lead will oversee the day-to-day technical deliverables of the project and communicate status with other teams and senior leaders. This role partners with various technology groups and ensures the Application Delivery and PMO methodologies are appropriately followed. The Technical Lead will also work with senior leaders across UDX Digital & Technology to ensure a seamless transition of the 3rd Party solutions from delivery through sustainment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting all stages of the project life cycle from initiation, scoping, project staffing, project implementation, and transition to sustainment.
• Provide indirect leadership to a cross functional team of Architects, Product Owners, Software Developers, and Quality Engineers, both employee and contractor, in the delivery of projects small, medium, or large in conjunction with the Project Management Office.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with client groups, project management, and other team members, by employing effective communication skills and building strong working relationships.
• Assist with vendor selection and management including technical oversight of drafting SOW’s, RFP’s, vendor evaluation, budgeting, monitoring progress through to implementation.
• Communicate time estimates on level of work to support projects, and meet schedules and timelines as agreed to. Ensure that the program delivery is timely, successful, and meets or exceeds the client group’s expectations.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Technology is required;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years’ experience managing the delivery of technical solutions.
• 8+ years’ experience in a large Information Technology or consulting organization with proven experience partnering with client groups in support of managing complex, multi-year and multi-location projects and programs.
• Prior experience leading software and hardware application delivery teams & 3rd party vendor projects, strategic planning and resource management, and implementation and delivery of large-scale applications
• Proven successful experience in technical staffing selection and management for a wide range of IT solutions; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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