Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and properly assess and escalate risks. Assist in establishing and implementing mitigation strategies to address risks;
  • Plan and coordinate team delivery ceremonies;
  • Ensure delivery progress is tracked and visible (SDLC/Agile management and communication tools);
  • Establish team process and cadence;
  • Monitor and measure team efficiency (throughput/velocity);
  • Monitor and track project financials, ensuring projects are meeting profitability expectations;
  • Ensure delivery needs and expectations are met (story quality, prioritization, WIP, definition of done, etc.);
  • Ensure release procedures are followed;
  • Manage delivery of software development projects.

Requirements:

  • Ability to create, maintain and drive to project milestones;
  • Strong understanding of various agile delivery methods (Kanban, Scrum, Lean, XP);
  • Experience creating project communications and status appropriate for the needs of the project and audience;
  • 2+ years of consulting company experience (preferred);
  • 1-2+ years of technical project management experience managing agile teams of at least 5 full-time engineers;
  • Prior experience as a software engineer (highly preferred);
  • Passion for technology and ability to thrive working on a fast-paced projects;
  • BA/BS+ degree, preferably in CS related major;
  • Experience creating and fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone is able to do their best work and working toward the project’s goals.