Technical Project Manager (Contract)

Accountabilities

• Create structure, accountability, and visibility across complex technology projects.
• Guide teams through planning, execution, governance, and delivery while ensuring projects remain aligned with strategic objectives.
• Create and maintain key project governance documentation, including project charters, RACI matrices, RAID logs, decision logs, and integrated project plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams across business, technology, operations, and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths across multiple workstreams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, while supporting effective delivery practices.
• Drive accountability among stakeholders, ensuring ownership of deliverables, timelines, and project outcomes.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies with clear recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Lead governance meetings, executive reviews, and stakeholder discussions by preparing agendas, decisions, and action plans.
• Provide executive-level reporting on delivery progress, business impact, risks, priorities, and required decisions.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with budgets, roadmaps, strategic priorities, and expected value outcomes.
• Support project closure activities, including operational handoff, knowledge transfer, post-launch planning, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Strong technical project management experience, proven leadership abilities, and the capacity to manage complex initiatives in dynamic environments.
• Prominent success delivering complex technology projects on time while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of technology concepts and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and technical teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including experience leading Agile delivery teams.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Experience creating and managing project governance materials, including project plans, RAID logs, RACI documents, and executive reports.
• Experience tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical success factors (CSFs).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with distributed teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or other relevant project management certifications are preferred.
• Experience in consulting, digital agencies, or fast-growing technology environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Full-time remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Contract-based engagement with the opportunity to contribute to complex technology initiatives.
• Collaborative environment focused on expertise, transparency, integrity, and high-quality delivery.
• Opportunity to work with diverse teams across business, technology, and operational functions.
• Professional growth through exposure to modern project management practices and technology solutions.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.