Technical Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to guide our pro-bono non-profit engineering efforts. Currently, we are working with CultureHouse to build an application for recording urban observation data. The role involves owning the product roadmap and keeping the development team unblocked.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the project backlog, ensuring tasks are clearly defined, prioritized, and ready for development.
• Translate high-level urban planning data needs from CultureHouse into actionable technical requirements and user stories.
• Track development progress across our Next.js/TypeScript stack and identify potential bottlenecks before they occur.
• Facilitate asynchronous communication and syncs to keep the engineering team aligned and moving forward.
• Pitch process improvements to help our volunteer team operate more efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven project management or product management experience, preferably in software development.
• A leader with enough technical literacy to understand frontend web development workflows.
• A highly organized communicator who thrives in an unstructured, innovative environment.
• Passionate about using technology for social good and community building.

Qualifications

• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of frontend web development technologies (Next.js/TypeScript).

Skills

• Project Management
• Product Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Frontend Web Development (Next.js/TypeScript)

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a live, scaling application.
• Chances to pitch process improvements and enhance team efficiency.
• Collaboration with passionate developers in a supportive environment.
• Opportunities to grow and learn within the Making Biscuits Collective.

Pay

The role is unpaid but offers the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and develop valuable skills.

Schedule

Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 6+ months remotely.