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Job Title: Technical Project Manager Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex technical projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical acumen, exceptional project management skills, and a proven ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalising projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, all while ensuring technical excellence and successful delivery of high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Strategy: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams. Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, milestones, and work breakdown structures. Identify and mitigate potential risks and dependencies, developing contingency plans as needed. Establish and maintain project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring financial targets are met. Execution & Oversight: Lead and motivate cross-functional technical teams (e.g., software engineers, QA, DevOps, data scientists) throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies (if applicable). Monitor project progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions. Ensure adherence to technical standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes. Manage change requests, assessing impact and ensuring proper approvals and communication. Communication & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, providing regular updates to stakeholders at all levels. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable information for non-technical audiences. Foster strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and clients. Resolve conflicts and facilitate decision-making among project participants. Technical Acumen: Understand and articulate technical requirements, architecture, and design decisions. Challenge technical assumptions and drive effective problem-solving. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to the projects being managed. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans, and release notes. Generate regular project status reports, performance metrics, and post-mortem analyses. Ensure all project artifacts are properly archived and accessible. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in technical project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex software development, infrastructure, or data projects. Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid). Strong technical background, with experience in at least one of the following areas: Software Development (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Node.js, frontend frameworks) Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Data Engineering/Science DevOps/SRE System Architecture Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project). Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. PMP, CSM, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a [specific industry, e.g., Cloud, Datacenter, SaaS]. Familiarity with [specific technologies, e.g., Cloud Services, Docker, Kubernetes]. Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation. Proven ability to mentor and develop junior project managers. Show more Show less
