Technical Program Manager

Global IT Solutions, Inc - Texas; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Mid-Senior level Project Manager based in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 13 years of experience managing large projects, especially in Azure and Databricks. Responsibilities include coordinating project streams, managing account relationships, and participating in strategic meetings. Strong communication and team collaboration skills are essential. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of total experience with 5 years in managing large projects/programs.
• Ability to manage & drive projects with metrics and data.
• Strong experience in an Onsite-Offshore model.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for smooth execution of various development and support project streams.
• Connect with project team members for updates, risks, and issues.
• Conduct regular connects with the customer’s point of contact for feedback.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Job description

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for smooth execution of various development and support project streams at onsite and offshore.
• Connect with the Project team members for project updates, risks and issues on a weekly basis.
• Conduct regular connects with the customer’s point of contact for project feedback, issues, escalation and to establish a good relationship.
• Participate in all the weekly project status review meetings with the customer.
• Be aware of the customer delivery process and suggest necessary internal changes to align with the customer’s process.
• Support the hiring team with interview processes and smooth onboarding of selected candidates.

Account Management

• Build and establish relationships with new contacts within and across departments at the customer location.
• Work with the customer and delivery team on any new opportunity in the account and review the opportunity closure plan.
• Proactively update the Sales/Delivery Management team of any changes at the customer end.
• Initiate, prepare and actively participate in the Monthly and Quarterly Business Review meetings with the customer.
• Manage P&L for the account with respect to revenue, gross margin and operational excellence covering resource utilization, bench and billing.
• Initiate and track hiring requests with the Hiring Team for all positions for the account and be responsible for closure of the positions.
• Track and follow up on all existing project extensions and get SOWs created in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of total experience with 5 years in managing large projects/programs in Azure Cloud, Databricks and on‑prem projects involving Microsoft technologies & tools, complex/large data volumes.
• Ability to manage & drive projects with metrics and data, create structure and templates for project reviews.
• Strong experience in an Onsite‑Offshore model.
• Account Management – growth mindset to take the account to the next level.
• Strategic Thinking – analyze data and present options to senior management/exec level.
• Team Player – collaborate with multifunctional customers.
• Executive level communication skills – articulate thoughts with customer senior management.
• Social Skills – build rapport at all levels with the customer.
• Managing Agile project execution using Azure; good understanding of validation/qualification processes in a regulated environment.
• Superior problem‑solving, leadership, influencing, communicating, consulting and team/interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills; strong organizational skills; works well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field from a reputable institution; professional certifications preferred (PMI, Scrum Master, Kanban, SAFe).