Technical Project Manager

Piper Companies; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

Job summary

A leading technology firm in North Carolina is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional technology initiatives for clients in engineering and scientific solutions. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of IT project management experience, proficiency in MS Project and Jira, and solid knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will ensure effective communication and adherence to project governance. Compensation includes a salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• Strong proficiency with MS Project and ideally Jira.
• Proven success developing and executing project plans.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Preferred experience with MES, LIMS, or QMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute detailed project plans.
• Utilize MS Project for scheduling and tracking.
• Drive effective communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams.

Skills

IT Project Management

MS Project

Jira

SDLC understanding

Agile methodologies

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross‑functional technology initiatives supporting a client in the engineering and scientific solutions industry. The Technical Project Manager role is ideal for an experienced IT PM with strong delivery skills, structured project execution, and exposure to laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering platforms.

Responsibilities of the Technical Project Manager:

• Develop, manage, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and project scope across multiple workstreams.
• Utilize MS Project for scheduling, tracking, and reporting; manage Agile workflows ideally with Jira.
• Drive effective communication with stakeholders, sponsors, and technical teams to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile, and project governance methodologies.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, IT, and operations groups to support technology implementations and enhancements.
• Support or oversee initiatives tied to MES, LIMS, QMS, engineering design platforms, or specification systems.

Qualifications of the Technical Project Manager:

• 7+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• Strong proficiency with MS Project and ideally Jira.
• Proven success developing and executing project plans, defining scope, and managing complex deliverables.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Preferred experience with MES, LIMS, QMS, engineering design platforms, or specification systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑team collaboration capabilities.

Compensation for the Technical Project Manager includes:

• Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 3/9/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.