Technical Project Lead, Software Delivery in Public Sector

Motion Recruitment; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a 12–24 month contract role based in Arizona, focusing on large-scale software modernization across a public sector environment. You will lead software delivery, vendor coordination, and governance across high-visibility programs, translating technical concepts and driving execution with engineering teams.

This role requires hands-on leadership, ability to navigate ambiguity, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Technical Project Management, Program Management, or Software Delivery roles.
• Experience supporting software development, modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with software engineers, architects, or technical leads.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methods, and delivery lifecycles.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Drive project execution, manage timelines, and resolve delivery challenges.
• Coordinate with vendors, engineering teams, and stakeholders.
• Support governance processes, documentation, and cross-team alignment.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Software Delivery

SDLC & Agile

Cross-functional Leadership

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a 12–24 month contract role based in Arizona, focusing on large-scale software modernization across a public sector environment. You will lead software delivery, vendor coordination, and governance across high-visibility programs, translating technical concepts and driving execution with engineering teams.

This role requires hands-on leadership, ability to navigate ambiguity, and strong stakeholder communication.