Senior Technical Project Manager

Summary

Join InStride as a Sr. Technical Project Manager and lead the delivery of complex software projects. You will plan, execute, and deliver multiple concurrent projects, collaborating with various teams. This role requires strong Agile experience, cross-functional collaboration skills, and proficiency in project management tools. Mentoring junior project managers and championing best practices are also key responsibilities. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and expertise in Agile methodologies. InStride offers competitive compensation, benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible vacation policy, paid family leave, and best-in-class health care benefits.

Requirements

• Confidently leads complex software projects from initiation through delivery by applying Scrum or Kanban methodologies, aligning execution with business and technical goals through strategic planning, milestone tracking, and clear documentation
• Skilled at facilitating Scrum ceremonies and driving Agile adoption across teams, promoting best practices that improve alignment, increase velocity, and support consistent, high-quality delivery
• Excels in building alignment and transparency across cross-functional teams through structured communication, collaborative planning, and clear stakeholder engagement
• Proficient in using tools such as Jira, Confluence, AWS, Okta, and GSuite to drive project tracking, maintain documentation, and enable seamless cross-team coordination
• Experienced in identifying process gaps and implementing scalable improvements that boost productivity, enhance delivery quality, and ensure prioritization aligns with strategic objectives while resolving blockers and mitigating risks
• Demonstrates leadership in mentoring project managers and shaping PMO practices that elevate delivery standards, strengthen Agile maturity, and cultivate a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• 7+ years of experience managing technical projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environments, developing and executing project plans and delivery commitments
• Bachelor’s or equivalent work experience required
• Proven expertise in Agile philosophy, with the ability to lead teams in applying core principles
• Hands-on experience leading multiple full lifecycle software implementations, from initiation through final acceptance
• Comfortable working under tight timetables and in high-pressure situations
• Proficient with enterprise level tools such as Jira, Confluence, GSuite, Okta, AWS
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues to diverse stakeholders
• Proactively identifies risks and drives mitigation for smooth execution
• Self-starter able to operate autonomously with a proactive mindset and strong ownership mentality
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability to ambiguity, and a “no job to small” startup mindset
• Comfortable presenting to cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership
• Strong Scrum expertise with the ability to lead with best practices, provide process improvement recommendations, and track team performance through metrics such as velocity, burndown, and burnup charts

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects across a diverse ecosystem of teams and stakeholders—including Product, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Security/IT, DevOps, and Business Operations—navigating interdependencies and shifting priorities with precision
• Whether coordinating delivery timelines across systems teams or aligning on product roadmaps and infrastructure releases, you’ll ensure every initiative progresses with clarity, accountability, and measurable impact
• Beyond execution, you’ll play a key role in helping mentor project managers, fostering a collaborative quality of delivery culture, and championing best practices in Scrum and Kanban to enhance team health, predictability, and scalability
• You’ll help shape not just what we deliver—but how we work and grow together as a team
• Operate autonomously to lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent software projects, partnering with Engineering, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders to build and execute detailed, milestone-driven project plans
• Drive cross-team coordination by identifying and resolving dependencies, aligning roadmaps, and collaborating with team leaders to uphold delivery standards and ensure on-track, high-quality execution across all active initiatives
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies—including daily standups, backlog refinements, retrospectives, sprint planning, and sprint reviews—to drive alignment, maintain velocity, and support continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Engineering Managers to improve forecasting accuracy, track and interpret delivery metrics, and support team health through structured planning and ongoing learning
• Oversee release management processes, ensuring smooth deployments, production readiness, and cross-functional alignment to minimize disruption and risk
• Communicate project health with clarity and confidence, sharing updates on status, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies with stakeholders at all levels
• Model strong technical acumen by understanding engineering constraints, architecture tradeoffs, and delivery risks to enable sound planning and informed decision-making
• Advocate for delivery and engineering quality, maintaining high standards through proactive risk management, sprint discipline, and effective feedback loops
• Champion process improvements by identifying bottlenecks and implementing scalable, efficient solutions in partnership with cross-functional and IT leaders
• Mentor and support project managers, sharing knowledge, encouraging growth, and helping drive consistency in Scrum practices and PMO standards
• Contribute to a strong team culture, operating with an ownership mindset, accountability, and humility—while building strong partnerships with the broader PMO team to promote alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent delivery practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with higher education institutions or consulting firms
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, CAPM, or CSM) strongly preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid family leave
• Best-in-class health care benefits