Sr Technical Project Manager

Company: Marqeta Inc
Location: Oakland
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in the World in 2021, Marqeta powers innovative payment solutions for many of the apps and services you enjoy daily. Our open API modern card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for industry-leading companies such as Square, Coinbase, J.P.Morgan, and Uber, to issue cards, authorize transactions and manage payment operations in real-time.We are a team of industry experts and technology innovators who take a dynamic approach to solving challenging problems. Marqeta is certified as a 2021-2022 Fortune Great Place to Work, highlighting our company culture and open and collaborative work environment. We power possibilities for our customers and each other by bringing the brightest talent together to do the best work of our lives.Marqeta strives to build a global team as diverse as the markets we serve, staying true to our values: Connect the Customer, Everyone Belongs, Marqeta Cares, Lead Innovation, Deliver Results, Quality First and Build One Marqeta. We are not expecting any single candidate to meet all job requirements listed below, so please apply. It's an exciting time to join Marqeta. As we grow, your career and opportunities will grow as well. Learn more about Marqeta on our Website, Twitter and LinkedInPosition SummaryWe are seeking a talented and unique individual to help us manage and deliver projects for technology, product, and business initiatives, in a fast-paced, high-growth, start-up environment. This role requires a diverse knowledge set, as well as an ability to handle multiple, complex projects, collaborate with all internal teams, and follow through on timelines and deliverables. You will have the opportunity to focus on projects across numerous fronts, including, but not limited to, infrastructure build-outs, product feature releases, and strategic business objectives, while continually learning and growing through this highly visible role.What you'll doLead project teams and manage all activities in a project life-cycleConsult with stakeholders to clarify and define requirementsLeverage project management methodologies and best practicesIdentify process inefficiencies and strategies to improveAddress project blockers and delays in an urgent and timely mannerProvide project leadership and direction to team members and stakeholdersInterface with platform vendors and third-party organizationsEscalate and communicate project/program status, issues, and risksUtilize project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and SmartsheetsWhat we're looking for5+ years of technical project management experienceDemonstrated experience in managing successful large, cross functional projectsStrong leadership skills; able to successfully influence without authorityStrong communication skills and a direct styleInherent organizational skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize complicated projectsAbility to garner strong working relationships across multiple teams is a mustStrong curiosity to all things and a desire to problem solveAbility to adapt to a fast growing and changing environmentWorking knowledge of application and network infrastructureAdministration level skill set in Atlassian CloudExperience with technical project rollout planning and executionPrevious experience in a technical field, such as software engineering or SDETExpertise leading projects using standard SDLC practicesNice-to-haveProject management certifications (e.g., Six Sigma/Lean, PMP, PPM, CSPO, CSM, SAFe)Experience in the financial industryExperience using version control applications, such as GithubExperience with Amazon Web Services, or comparable IaaS offeringBenefits And PerksRich suite of benefit plans; employee premiums paid 100%Flexible Time Off Paid Medical, Pregnancy, Parental and Family Leaves401k plan with a Company matchCompetitive payMeaningful equityEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFree perks programs that include, financial coaching, and ID theft protectionBi-annual 'Hack Week'A to support and reward innovationOpen, transparent culture that includes Town Hall meetings, Lunch-and-Learns and more! Access to corporate gym membership rates, other discounts and employee perksAnd for select regions; a monthly stipend to support our hybrid work model, and pet insuranceAs part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Marqeta is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant, candidate, or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.The Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that you directly provide to us or that we collect during the application and candidate recruitment process.by Jobble

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