Job Description

Overview
Pariveda is growing in Chicago and looking to add an experienced Technical Manager to their team of leaders. We are not your average professional services firm. Change is the new normal; we face an increasingly fast-paced, ambiguous, and complex world. Our vision is to be a different kind of firm that can be the model for all organizations which seek to position themselves to react more quickly and ready to change. To realize this imperative for ourselves and our clients requires people with a unique blend of skills, competencies, character, and motivations.
Are you ready to work in an environment where you are seen and understood as a whole person? Do you want to stop wondering whether you're paid and treated equitably? Are you a critical thinker and problem "diagnoser"? Do you have the ability to connect the dots that others don't see, pulling on threads to get to the true root of the problem? If this is you, join us on our aspirational journey to change the world.
To learn more about our culture and what you can expect at Pariveda, review our - the behaviors that show who we are.
You Can Expect To:

• Drive your career and become a technology executive through clearly defined expectations, mentorship from Principals and Vice Presidents, and frequent opportunities for advancement

• Oversee small teams of Pariveda employees and manage relationships with multiple clients in a variety of industries

• Diagnose complex technical and business problems and implement creative solutions that leverage Pariveda's capabilities to meet our clients' needs

• Use your knowledge of design principles and frameworks to perform and manage all aspects of projects throughout the SDLC including estimation, sprint planning, requirements gathering, architecting, developing, testing, issue/risk management, change control and delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of IT solutions across a variety of technologies including: Custom web/mobile development, Cloud Solutions in Azure and AWS, Agentic AI, IT Strategy, change & program management, Data Driven solutions, IoT, Machine Learning, CI/CD in DevOps, and more

• Utilize AI strategically to enhance client solutions, incorporating AI tools to streamline development, uncover insights, and accelerate delivery while upholding and articulating responsible, ethical AI practices in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

• Deliver presentations and facilitate meetings while adapting communication to varying audiences including high level stakeholders

• Identify needs and strengths for career progression of team members and create opportunities for development

• Mentor junior colleagues by providing career development goals, meeting regularly, writing and deliver semi-annual reviews, and advocating for their career advancement

• Support company growth by building and maintaining a strong professional network as well as contributing to the recruitment of new employees

• Actively represent our culture by leading and participating in efforts around continuous learning, personal and professional development, community service and team building

• Work within a hybrid model, sometimes at home and sometimes in the office

• Actively engage in our culture of continuous learning, personal and professional development, and lead community service and social gathering events

• Work with smart, humble, and supportive people

We Look For:
The successful candidate possesses the following critical qualifications:

• Passionate technologists with 5+ years of professional experience and a strong foundation in application development

• Cloud (AWS and/or Azure) certifications highly preferred

• Background in technical and/or management consulting

• Demonstrated project management experience - planning, estimation, execution, issue/risk management and resource management/allocation

• Experience architecting technical solutions for complex problems and delivering them to technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience across all phases of the SDLC and Agile software development practices

• Current project leadership of technical teams

• Enthusiastic about coaching and mentoring others helping them develop their careers

• Ability to become a trusted advisor by building and managing relationships with clients, colleagues, vendors, and other industry professionals

• Bachelor's Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Math, Engineering or comparable experience

• Legally authorized to work for any company in the United States without sponsorship

Pariveda Benefits

• Transparent and Equitable Salary. The salary range for this position is $139,100 - 153,00 annually. Actual salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution

• 2% 401(k) match, vested immediately

• Company ownership through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Plenty of Paid Time Off - 4 weeks of vacation time, 10 holidays, 1 floating holiday

• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service for Principals and above

• Paid parental leave & breast milk shipping costs reimbursed for work travel

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health concierge, and financial wellness tool

• Company paid cell phone plan and device stipend

• Life insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Pariveda Solutions aspires that our employee diversity is representative of the markets in which we serve. Employment decisions are based solely on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), uniform service member, military or veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability including HIV or AIDS, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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