Technical Project Manager

Summary

Join a mission-driven organization as their new Technical Project Manager! This contract-to-hire position offers high visibility and the chance to lead critical IT infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects, including SSO implementation and CRM system migration. Collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders is key, as is using project management tools to track progress and manage risks. You will also deliver regular updates to leadership and identify/mitigate project risks. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of technical project management experience, and proficiency in various tools and technologies. The ability to work independently in a remote environment is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management with a focus on IT infrastructure (e.g., networking, cloud, security, or systems administration)
• Experience managing third-party vendors and consultants
• Familiarity with Agile and hybrid project methodologies
• Proven track record of managing complex technical projects, particularly in IT infrastructure (e.g., networking, cloud, security, systems administration)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term technology planning and short-term execution
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset
• Experienced in working collaboratively across distributed teams
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Asana, or similar)
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Ability to escalate and communicate risks effectively to leadership
• Applicant must have dedicated, quiet space for working remotely with reliable internet access

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure-focused projects, including Single Sign-On (SSO) implementation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system streamlining and migration, and system operational resilience and modernization
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to gather and document detailed project requirements to ensure a comprehensive understanding
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, milestones, and resource allocations
• Use project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint) to track progress, manage risks, and ensure accountability across project teams
• Deliver clear, consistent updates to the Technology and Product Officer and key stakeholders through weekly status reports, project dashboards, and other transparent communication channels
• Identify project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively remove roadblocks to maintain project momentum
• Coordinate with external vendors and consultants to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of contracted services
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate process improvements into future initiatives
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM certification preferred