Technical Project Manager (Contract)

Tech Holding; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Holding is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of complex technology initiatives with strong governance and structured execution. The role requires 5–6 years of hands-on project management experience, with a focus on formal methodologies and cross-functional leadership.

You will establish and maintain delivery frameworks, align stakeholders, and ensure timely, transparent execution across business, technology, vendors, and operations.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of hands-on technical project management experience.
• Proven success delivering complex technology projects on time in a consulting/agency environment.
• Strong ability to engage with engineering teams and translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Stand up projects end-to-end with clear scope, objectives, and governance from day one.
• Create and maintain governance artifacts (charter, RACI, RAID, decision log, integrated plan).
• Lead cross-functional teams across business, technology, vendors, and operations.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans with milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical path.
• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies; drive accountability across workstreams.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies with options for leadership.

Skills

Agile/Scrum expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Multi-project management

Risk & issue management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

About us

Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients. Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.

About us

Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients. Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects through rigorous governance and structured execution. The ideal candidate brings 5-6 years of hands‑on project management experience, focused on formal project management methodologies, cross‑functional leadership, and establishing clear accountability. You will establish and maintain the delivery framework for projects, ensuring alignment, transparency, and excellence at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Stand up projects end-to-end, defining clear scope, objectives, success metrics, governance model, and ways of working from day one.
• Create and maintain project governance artifacts (charter, RACI, RAID, decision log, integrated plan) as living tools
• Lead cross-functional teams across business, technology, vendors, and operations, aligning contributors to shared outcomes and timelines.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical path across workstreams.
• Be able to lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies.
• Drive accountability and ownership, ensuring workstream leads and vendors clearly understand their responsibilities.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating early with clear options and recommendations for leadership.
• Facilitate effective governance forums (SteerCo, working sessions, exec reviews) with clear agendas, decisions required, and documented outcomes.
• Provide concise executive reporting, translating delivery status into business impact, risks, decisions needed, and next steps.
• Ensure alignment to strategy, budget, and roadmap, validating that delivery supports agreed priorities and value realization.
• Close projects with discipline, including transition to operations, knowledge transfer, post-launch support planning, and lessons learned.

Required Skills

• 5-6 years of hands‑on technical project management experience
• Demonstrated success delivering complex technology projects on time in a consulting or agency environment
• Strong working knowledge of various tech stacks and the ability to engage meaningfully with engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills – you can clearly articulate ideas to technical and non-technical audiences alike
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Deep expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Must have

• Agile delivery leadership
• JIRA, Confluence
• KPI and CSF tracking/reporting

Nice to have

• PMP, CSM or other relevant certifications
• Experience working in consulting, digital agency, or fast‑moving startup environments

Employment type

• Contract
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Tech Holding is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR