Technical Project Manager

Apply now: Project Manager , location is On-site . The start date is ASAP for this 6 Month Contract position. Job Title: Project Manager Location-Type: Onsite - Needham, MA - Must reside local to Needham, MA relocation is not considered at this time Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 6 Month Contract Compensation Range: 32-38/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Junior Technical Project Manager to support a robotics team with project coordination, testing activities, and cross-functional communication.This role is primarily focused on project management, including tracking project timelines, coordinating deliverables, following up on action items, and keeping teams aligned. The ideal candidate has a technical background or exposure to testing, engineering, hardware, or robotics and is comfortable reviewing test results, identifying potential issues, and communicating findings to engineering teams.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project coordination experience and an interest in technical product development who wants to grow their project management skills in a collaborative engineering environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTrack project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items to help ensure projects stay on schedule.Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, hardware, firmware, software, quality, and testing teams.Follow up with stakeholders to gather updates, resolve outstanding action items, and communicate project status.Help coordinate testing activities and monitor progress across internal teams and external laboratories.Review test results and project data to identify potential issues, trends, or areas requiring follow-up.Prepare project status reports, PowerPoint presentations, and documentation to communicate progress and key findings.Maintain project trackers, meeting notes, documentation, and issue logs using tools such as Excel and project management platforms.Help communicate testing concerns and technical findings to the appropriate engineering teams.Identify project risks, flag delays or blockers, and support timely issue resolution.Assist with general project coordination and operational activities as needed.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree required.Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.Experience or exposure to project coordination, project management, engineering, testing, or a related technical environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Ability to track multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and follow up with stakeholders.Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize information and communicate updates clearly.Comfortable working with technical information and collaborating with engineering teams.Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.Ability to work onsite in Needham, MA, five days per week.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience in project coordination, program coordination, or a junior project management role.Exposure to testing, laboratory operations, hardware, robotics, or product development.Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or other project tracking tools.Experience preparing reports, presentations, or project status updates.Experience coordinating activities across multiple teams or locations.