Technical Project Manager

Design Manager; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud-based software firm in the United States is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead execution across engineering and product teams. This role focuses on delivering complex technical initiatives on time, ensuring clear communication among stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over three years of experience in managing technical projects, strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, and effective communication skills. Join a fast-paced team and contribute to innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience managing technical or software projects.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles.
• Experience working directly with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of technical initiatives across multiple teams.
• Break down complex projects into clear, executable workstreams.
• Act as a single point of visibility for project status.

Skills

Technical project management

Software development lifecycles

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: US Remote "US East Coast Preferred"

Level: Entry Level

About Design Manager, Inc.

Design Manager, Inc. is transforming how the interior design industry operates through elegant, cloud-based software solutions. Our growing ecosystem—Design Manager, Design Spec, Spexx, and Exxpeditie—powers the workflows of award-winning interior design and architecture firms across the globe.

We are a fast-moving, startup-style team backed by a decades-old product with loyal customers. Our platform is built from the ground up using modern technologies, and we are rapidly expanding its capabilities to better serve creative professionals. Design Manager, Inc. is a portfolio company of Performant Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in emerging SaaS and tech-enabled services businesses. Performant brings deep operational and strategic expertise to help companies like Design Manager unlock their next stage of growth.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to drive execution across our engineering and

product teams. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and operations,

ensuring complex technical initiatives are delivered on time, with clarity and accountability.

You’ll work closely with developers, product managers, and leadership to translate strategy into

without slowing teams down.

What You’ll Do

Delivery & Execution

• Own end-to-end delivery of technical initiatives across multiple teams
• Break down complex projects into clear, executable workstreams
• Manage timelines, dependencies, risks, and scope
• Track progress and proactively surface issues before they become problems
• Ensure commitments made by engineering are realistic and met

Technical Coordination

• Work closely with developers to understand system architecture and constraints
• Translate product requirements into clear technical plans
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies (backend, frontend, data, infra)
• Support release planning, rollouts, and post-launch follow-ups

Process & Clarity

• Improve planning, estimation, and execution processes
• Facilitate standups, planning sessions, and retrospectives where needed
• Help teams move faster by reducing friction—not adding bureaucracy

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a single point of visibility for project status
• Communicate clearly with product, leadership, and non-technical stakeholders
• Balance speed, quality, and risk through transparent tradeoffs

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 3+ years experience managing technical or software projects
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles
• Experience working directly with engineering teams
• Ability to read technical documentation and follow architectural discussions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with agile / scrum / kanban

Nice to Have

• Experience in SaaS or product-led companies
• Experience with cloud platforms (Ideally Azure)
• Background as a developer, QA, or technical analyst
• Experience coordinating multiple teams or systems
• Familiarity with the following tools and technologies: