Technical Project Manager

Penbrothers International; Mandaluyong; Remote; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work & growth

Global reach & local impact

Employee as our biggest asset

Powering global startups

Job summary

Penbrothers International is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead multiple technology initiatives for US-based clients from a remote setup in the Philippines. You’ll bridge engineers and non-technical stakeholders, own scope, timelines, and budgets, and drive delivery with minimal supervision across diverse projects in a fast-paced agency environment.

This role demands proactive communication with US clients, strong risk management, issue resolution, and the ability to rapidly learn new

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager, IT Project Manager, or similar technology-focused project management role.
• Experience managing technology projects involving software, web, mobile applications, or other technical environments.
• Strong professional maturity and the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ownership and self-sufficiency in managing projects, resolving issues, and driving work forward.
• Strong communication skills, particularly when working with clients and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage multiple technology projects from initiation through completion, ensuring projects remain aligned with agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary coordination point between technical teams and non-technical clients, translating technical information into clear and actionable communication.
• Communicate confidently with US-based clients, including the ability to clearly explain project status, manage expectations, and address challenges.
• Defend project scope and delivery expectations when necessary, confidently addressing scope changes, competing priorities, and client requests.
• Provide clear direction and support to technical teams while ensuring engineers have the requirements and context needed to execute effectively.
• Gather and clarify client requirements and work with the Technology Director to define and establish requirements for engineering teams.
• Support product-related activities within projects, including requirements gathering and translating business needs into actionable requirements for engineers.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and priorities across multiple engagements.
• Proactively identify issues and blockers and determine appropriate solutions without relying heavily on senior leadership for day-to-day direction.
• Coordinate project activities across engineers, clients, and other stakeholders to maintain momentum and accountability.
• Adapt quickly to different technologies, project environments, and client requirements.
• Maintain clear project documentation, status updates, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Client communication

Independent worker

US client coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

A New York-based company managing multiple projects across diverse client engagements. The team partners closely with third-party agencies and cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful project delivery and meet evolving business needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who can independently lead multiple technology projects, coordinate technical teams, and serve as a confident bridge between engineers and non-technical clients. This is a highly autonomous role. The ideal candidate can take ownership, make decisions, and drive projects forward without extensive direction or handholding. You will work closely with technical teams and clients in the US, ensuring that scope, requirements, timelines, budgets, and delivery expectations remain clearly understood and aligned.

In this agency environment, you may work across multiple projects with varying timelines and priorities rather than managing one long-term product or project. The ability to quickly adapt, manage competing priorities, and confidently navigate changing client requirements are essential.

What you’ll do

• Own and manage multiple technology projects from initiation through completion, ensuring projects remain aligned with agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary coordination point between technical teams and non-technical clients, translating technical information into clear and actionable communication.
• Communicate confidently with US-based clients, including the ability to clearly explain project status, manage expectations, and address challenges.
• Defend project scope and delivery expectations when necessary, confidently addressing scope changes, competing priorities, and client requests.
• Provide clear direction and support to technical teams while ensuring engineers have the requirements and context needed to execute effectively.
• Gather and clarify client requirements and work with the Technology Director to define and establish requirements for engineering teams.
• Support product-related activities within projects, including requirements gatheringand translating business needs into actionable requirements for engineers.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and priorities across multiple engagements.
• Proactively identify issues and blockers and determine appropriate solutions without relying heavily on senior leadership for day-to-day direction.
• Coordinate project activities across engineers, clients, and other stakeholders to maintain momentum and accountability.
• Adapt quickly to different technologies, project environments, and client requirements.
• Maintain clear project documentation, status updates, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager, IT Project Manager, or similar technology-focused project management role.
• Experience managing technology projects involving software, web, mobile applications, or other technical environments.
• Strong professional maturity and the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ownership and self-sufficiency in managing projects, resolving issues, and driving work forward.
• Strong communication skills, particularly when working with clients and technical Teams.
• Confidence communicating with US-based clients and the ability to remain firm and professional when defending project scope, timelines, or delivery expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating and managing technical teams, including the ability to understand technical discussions and work effectively with engineers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to learn new technologies and project environments quickly.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a digital, technology, or creative agency environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects with relatively short delivery cycles.
• Exposure to web development, mobile applications, or other technology stacks.
• Experience contributing to requirements gathering or product management activities.
• Experience working with distributed or international teams.

Work Environment

• This is an individual contributor role with a high degree of autonomy, working directly with the Technology Director.
• The role is expected to operate during a local night shift aligned with New York/US time.
• The role will work closely with technical teams and US-based clients in a remote environment.

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What You’ll Get

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.