Technical Project Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the implementation and rollout of technology projects across our organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in project management, technical implementation, and cross-functional team collaboration. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strategic and analytical mindset, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Position Details:

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)/ Onsite Tues & Weds only

Type: 9 Month Contract (possibility of extension)

$70-75w2 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Lead and manage end-to-end technology implementation projects, from initiation and planning through execution, delivery, and post-launch support

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives

Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies

Facilitate process mapping, functionality reviews, or other analysis activities to support design and requirements development

Stakeholder Engagement:

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to gather and refine requirements

Maintain clear and proactive communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment

Team Collaboration:

Coordinate cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, QA, UX, and IT operations

Facilitate meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive project momentum and resolve blockers

Training and User Support:

Partner with change management resources to develop and deliver training materials and documentation for end-users

Ensure effective transition planning, including user acceptance testing, training, and communication plans are executed

Promote user adoption of new tools and processes

Issue & Risk Management:

Identify, log, and troubleshoot technical issues, escalating as needed

Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support post-deployment and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner

Proactively manage project risks and dependencies to minimize impact on delivery

Documentation & Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive project documentation including requirements, status reports, and post-mortems

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and present updates to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

5+ years of experience in project management, specifically in technology implementation or software development environments

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, Trello)

Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and leadership skills

PMP, CSM, or other relevant certifications preferred