Technical Project Manager

AEG Presents; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,924 - 128,605; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible spending and health savings account options

401k Plan with employer match

Job summary

AEG Presents is seeking a Technical Project Manager responsible for planning and delivering enterprise technology initiatives. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including Engineering and Operations, to align projects with strategic business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, proven experience in IT project delivery, and will be proficient in tools like Jira and Confluence. Additional benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years managing technical IT projects.
• Experience with IT infrastructure, cloud, and networking.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of technology projects.
• Manage project budgets and vendor relationships.
• Develop and communicate project status updates.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management tools (Jira, Confluence)

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Risk management

Education

BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Summary

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise technology initiatives that support AEG Presents business operations and strategic objectives. This position partners closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Operations, and business stakeholders to manage projects across cloud services, network infrastructure, data storage solutions, enterprise systems, and related technology platforms. The Technical Project Manager oversees all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, and project execution. This role applies project management best practices and Agile methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business and technical requirements.

Essential Functions

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise technology projects, including scope definition, project scheduling, milestone tracking, resource planning, risk management, and project reporting to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Partner with Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams to gather requirements, identify dependencies, resolve project issues, and ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives.
• Facilitate Agile project management processes, including sprint planning, backlog management, status meetings, change management activities, deployment coordination, and project tracking utilizing Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, vendor relationships, statements of work, and third‑party service providers to ensure project deliverables are completed within approved timelines and budgets.
• Develop and communicate project status updates, executive summaries, risk assessments, and recommendations to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support security, compliance, business continuity, disaster recovery, and governance initiatives by coordinating project activities and ensuring adherence to established organizational standards and requirements.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4-6 years managing technical IT projects, including IT infrastructure, cloud, data center, networking, or storage initiatives, with project budget tracking and management.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and project lifecycle management principles.
• Knowledge of enterprise technology environments, including cloud platforms, networking infrastructure, storage solutions, and data center operations.
• Experience utilizing project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Preferred: Experience in the entertainment, live events, or media industries.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI.
• Certified Proposal Management Professional – APMP.
• ITIL Foundations v3.
• AWS Certified Solution Architect.
• CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Technician.
• CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional.

Payscale: $82,924.00 – $128,605.00 Annually

Bonus

This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits

Full‑time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company‑paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description, whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.