Technical Project Manager / Hybrid / Tempe

Kelly Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager in Tempe, AZ, on a contract-to-hire basis. You will own timelines, scope, and execution while partnering with reengineering and business stakeholders to deliver complex enterprise software initiatives.

You’ll be embedded with development teams, influencing delivery end-to-end and translating technical work into business outcomes. A strong PM foundation with technical fluency is required, plus solid Azure DevOps/Jira experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise software projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC frameworks and delivery models.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to analyze timelines, capacity, risks, and constraints.

Responsibilities

• Own timelines, scope, and execution while partnering with reengineering and business stakeholders.
• Embed with development teams to influence delivery and drive visibility across initiatives.
• Translate technical work into business outcomes.
• Collaborate with QA, Product, and DevSecOps to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in project execution.

Skills

Enterprise software project management

SDLC frameworks

Communication skills

Timeline analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

$60 - $65

This is a contract to hire Technical Project Manager role supporting enterprise delivery initiatives. You’ll own timelines, scope, and execution while partnering closely with reengineering and business stakeholders. This role blends strong project management fundamentals with real technical fluency.

This is not a surface level PM role. You’ll be embedded with development teams, influencing delivery and driving visibility across complex initiatives. If you enjoy owning delivery end to end and translating technical work into business outcomes, this role gives you real impact and long-term upside.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience managing enterprise software projects

• Solid understanding of SDLC frameworks and delivery models

• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or Jira

• Ability to analyze timelines, capacity, risks, and constraints

• Excellent communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• PMP or similar certification

• Experience with large, multi-year initiatives

• Background working closely with engineering teams

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 35% — Azure DevOps or Jira (tracking, reporting, task management)

• 25% — SDLC methodologies (Agile, Iterative, Waterfall)

• 20% — Project planning tools (Microsoft Project)

• 10% — Software delivery metrics (velocity, quality, testing, uptime)

• 10% — Cross-team collaboration (QA, DevSecOps, Product)

Daily Responsibilities

• 100% Hands On

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.