[Remote] Technical Program Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Woolpert is an architecture, engineering, and geospatial services company seeking a Technical Project Manager for its Cloud Professional Services team. The role manages complex software and cloud projects from kickoff through go-live and ongoing support, coordinating stakeholders, teams, subcontractors, budgets, and Agile delivery practices.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with business and customer stakeholders to define clear product objectives and technical requirements
- Engage in the full lifecycle of professional services projects, including reviewing statements of work to provide feedback on resourcing, schedules, and budgets
- Establish and maintain relevant customer-facing project management frameworks, such as Waterfall, Scrum, or Kanban, potentially interfacing with existing client tools
- Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management deliverables including implementation plans, project schedules, budget variances, and risk assessments
- Plan and facilitate daily stand-ups, weekly status meetings, and other Scrum ceremonies as required to ensure continuous stakeholder communication
- Closely manage project budgets and resource utilization
- Coordinate with internal team leaders, phase managers, and external subcontractors to identify, address, and resolve project issues impacting quality or client goals
- Proactively identify opportunities for additional services, including new statements of work, change requests, and support agreements
- Successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality across all workstreams
Skills
- Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located
- 5-7+ years of experience in a Technical Program or Project Management role, preferably within a professional services or cloud technology environment
- Deep understanding of managing projects using Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) in a fast-paced, often remote environment
- Strong business acumen with proven experience managing large projects and budgets. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical staff and non-technical stakeholders
- Proficiency with collaboration and task management tools such as Jira, Slack, Monday.com, and Google Workspace
- BS Degree in Project Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional work experience
- Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMI-PMP) or a Scrum Master Certification
- Prior experience in a software engineering role or other related technical discipline
- Experience leading projects involving major public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Technical savvy with the ability to learn new technologies quickly and the ability to read or write code in languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python
- Experience diagnosing and resolving technical issues while evaluating product performance metrics
Benefits
- Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
- Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
- Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Paid sick time.
- Retirement plan.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Pet insurance.
- Identity protection.
- Technology stipend.
- Employee assistance program.
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