Technical Project Manager

Spectraforce; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce is seeking a Sr Technical Project/Program Manager in Durham, NC for a 12-month contract to oversee high-complexity initiatives, coordinate technical delivery, and manage multiple workstreams. The role emphasizes governance, cross-functional leadership, and executive exposure.

Responsibilities include ensuring deliverables from business and technology partners align with project schedules, resource management across delivery partners, and mentoring team members in a matrix

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required.
• 5+ years of related PM experience; 7+ years if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical coordination point for high-complexity projects and may lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Accountable for ensuring deliverables from business and technology partners are produced and approved according to project schedules.
• Accountable for managing allocated resources from multiple delivery partners within approved hours and scope.
• Mentors and provides feedback to team members to create a highly functioning team in a heavily matrixed environment.

Skills

SDLC experience

Leadership (Critical)

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

Job description

Title: Sr Technical Project/Program Manager

Duration: 12 months

***This role does NOT allow us to work with sub-vendors.***

Must have skills:

• SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) experience

Job Description

• Serve as technical coordination point for projects and initiatives of high complexity and may lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Accountable for ensuring that deliverables from business and technology partners are produced and approved according to multiple project schedules.
• Accountable for managing allocated resources from multiple delivery partners while working within approved hours and scope.
• Mentors and provides feedback to team members to create a highly functioning team in a heavily matrixed environment.

Hiring Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Experience & Scope

• 5 – 8 (Sr. PM) 10+ (Principal PM) years of project/program management experience
• Led large-scale, complex programs with multiple concurrent workstreams
• Demonstrated ownership of program integration across workstreams
• Experience leading high-visibility initiatives with significant executive exposure

Other Required Skills:

Experience & Scope, Leadership (Critical), Stakeholder Management (Mandatory) Cross-Functional Leadership (Mandatory)

Nice to have Skills:

Led system implementations or business transformation programs, Experience leading governance forums, steering committees, or executive reporting.

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