Technical Project Manager

Culture Index; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company specializing in HR solutions is seeking a Technical Project Manager. This role involves overseeing the delivery of custom integrations with HR systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in technical project management and API integrations. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical project management experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with API integrations.
• Experience working with HR technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of custom integrations.
• Manage project timelines and scope for multiple projects.
• Lead API integration projects with clients.

Skills

Technical project management experience

API integrations

Problem-solving skills

Client-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Asana

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Base pay range

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Overview

At Culture Index, we empower companies to hire, manage, and lead with precision. Through our proprietary behavioral analytics platform, we help businesses scale smarter—aligning talent with performance to drive measurable results. Our clients depend on us to be strategic partners, and we depend on our people to deliver impact with every engagement.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Technical Project Manager to play a pivotal role in expanding our software’s integration capabilities with third-party HR systems. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on project execution—perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-centric environment where precision and accountability matter.

Integration Project Management

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of custom integrations between our platform and third-party HR systems, with primary focus on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Manage project timelines, scope, and deliverables for multiple concurrent integration projects
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external vendor technical teams to ensure successful implementations
• Develop and maintain project documentation, technical specifications, and integration roadmaps
• Lead API integration projects with clients, ensuring technical requirements are clearly defined and met
• Work closely with client technical teams to understand integration needs and constraints
• Manage API testing, validation, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot integration issues and coordinate resolution efforts
• Manage data engineering initiatives related to HR system integrations
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance standards are met across all integration projects
• Coordinate data mapping, transformation, and migration activities
• Oversee implementation of data validation and monitoring processes

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary technical point of contact for client integration projects
• Collaborate with sales, customer success, and product teams to ensure client needs are met
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical challenges to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with third-party HR system providers

Process Improvement

• Develop and refine integration methodologies and best practices
• Create standardized documentation templates and project workflows
• Identify opportunities to streamline integration processes and reduce delivery timelines
• Contribute to product roadmap planning based on integration project learnings

Required Qualifications / Experience

• 5+ years of technical project management experience, preferably in software integrations or SaaS environments
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with API integrations and RESTful web services
• Proven track record managing complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with HR technology systems, particularly Applicant Tracking Systems

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of API architecture, authentication methods, and data formats (JSON, XML)
• Experience with integration platforms and middleware solutions
• Knowledge of database concepts and SQL
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts including ETL/ELT processes
• Understanding of web technologies (HTTP, REST, webhooks)

Project Management

• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification preferred
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Strong client-facing and vendor management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday, BambooHR, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of HR data standards and compliance requirements (GDPR, CCPA)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Background in data warehousing or business intelligence tools
• Previous experience in HR technology or talent acquisition industry

Why Join Culture Index?

We’re a performance-driven organization with a strong internal culture of accountability, transparency, and results. When you join Culture Index, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping transform how businesses align talent to outcomes. We value people who take initiative, solve problems, and deliver on promises. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.