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Technical Project Manager - Contract

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Lead planning, execution, and delivery of web application projects. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules/budgets, mitigate risks, report status to stakeholders, and run post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement.
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The best startups don't just build great products—they build the systems and teams that make innovation happen. We're looking for a Contract Technical Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. In this role, you'll support one of our clients by partnering with cross-functional teams to transform ambitious ideas into successful products, keeping complex initiatives on track while navigating the fast pace and evolving priorities of a startup environment. You'll serve as the bridge between stakeholders, engineering, and product, ensuring work stays aligned, obstacles are removed, and momentum never slows. If you're energized by solving complex problems, collaborating with exceptional people, and bringing structure to innovation, you'll thrive in this role and make a meaningful impact from day one.

What you'll do:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of web application projects from initiation through deployment, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product designers, QA, executives to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. 
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets to track progress and allocate resources effectively.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact project timelines and deliverables.
  • Monitor project progress and communicate status updates, key milestones, risks, and project outcomes to stakeholders and management.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate outcomes, identify lessons learned, and implement continuous improvements.

What you need to succeed:

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
  • 5+ yrs experience managing technical projects for external clients, preferably in a start-up or technology-driven environment
  • Experience managing web platform configuration, customization, and administration
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus
  • Familiarity/experience with Agile methodologies
  • Experience with Jira is a bonus

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