Sr. Technical Project Manager

Sr. Technical Project Manager at DriveCentric

As a Sr. Technical Project Manager at DriveCentric, you will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, directing, and overseeing numerous high-impact software projects throughout the organization. This key position reports directly to the CTO, providing an opportunity to significantly influence strategic technical direction and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain resource and timeline planning across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects to meet stringent requirements for scope, quality, risk, and timelines.
• Develop and nurture collaborative relationships with both business and technical stakeholders, including Senior Leadership, Product Owners, Design, Development, QA, and Customer Support, to effectively manage expectations and communicate updates.
• Determine the critical path for project deliverables and coordinate cross-team efforts to complete projects as efficiently as possible.
• Actively identify blockers and coordinate swift resolution efforts.
• Prioritize projects and tasks in collaboration with Senior Leadership and Product Owners, ensuring clear communication of priorities to technical teams.
• Analyze and communicate the impact of project additions or changes concerning timelines, risks, and resource availability, providing informed options for business decisions.
• Proactively manage and communicate risk throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Schedule, plan, and facilitate productive project meetings, communicating key decisions and action items clearly.
• Provide weekly project reports to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Utilize Jira and other essential tools to provide transparent visibility into planned and ongoing work.
• Track project milestones and tasks through all stages to ensure efficient execution.
• Take a proactive role in promoting and enforcing effective project management practices across teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams to estimate story points, monitor developer velocity, and make necessary adjustments for course correction.
• Apply the most appropriate project management methodology—be it Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, or others—to meet specific project needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all communications with integration partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience managing complex software development projects.
• 3+ years of experience working directly with Senior Leadership and/or Product Owners to craft realistic short- and long-term product goals.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of successfully leading and guiding teams.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict effectively in both team and one-on-one situations.
• A strong ability to balance business and technical objectives when making critical decisions.
• Capability to manage multiple assignments concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Adept at quickly learning new systems and understanding their place within the broader organizational ecosystem.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are absolutely essential.
• Possess a positive, can-do attitude, contributing to a vibrant team culture.

Pluses

• Hands-on software development experience.
• PMP certification or a similar recognized qualification.
• Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence), including both usage and administration.
• Working experience with multiple software project management methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and annual merit increases.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, eligible from day one.
• 401K with company matching up to 4%.
• 9 company holidays plus 15 vacation days in the first year.
• Reimbursement for relevant technical certifications.
• Access to a Pluralsight subscription for continuous learning.
• Abundant professional growth opportunities within the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DriveCentric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Agile Methodologies
• Scrum Framework
• Kanban
• Waterfall Method
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Jira
• Confluence