- Company Name
- The Openwork Partnership
- Job Title
- Technical Project Manager
- Job Description
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Job title: Technical Project Manager
Role Summary: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology initiatives within an Enterprise IT & Data program, acting as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to achieve business value.
Expectations: Deliver projects on scope, time, and budget, manage risks, maintain stakeholder alignment, and continuously improve delivery processes in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, manage, and deliver multiple technology projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across IT, data, and business functions.
- Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Translate technical concepts into clear, business‑friendly language.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive alignment and decision‑making.
- Ensure project documentation is current, compliant, and tracks key metrics and KPIs.
- Support continuous improvement of project delivery processes and tools.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate to ensure project objectives are met.
- Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly and proactively.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience managing complex technical projects in enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, data integration, and enterprise IT systems.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycles and delivery methodologies.
- Understanding of change management principles within technology contexts.
- Excellent vendor and stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
- Strategic planning and decision‑making under pressure.
- Adaptability, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.