Technical Project Manager- Product Development & Systems Integration

United Communications; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Match

HSA

Award-Winning Culture

Long-tenured local employer

Job summary

United Communications, a Franklin, TN-based internet provider, seeks a Technical Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute strategic technology initiatives. You will support software development, system integrations, product launches, and cross-functional projects, translating objectives into actionable plans and tracking progress.

Role emphasizes execution and coordination, not product strategy or P&L ownership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years coordinating technical projects, software implementations, or comparable technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous workstreams and drive follow-through across teams.
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycles and Agile or hybrid delivery practices.
• Strong written communication, meeting facilitation, organization, issue tracking, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource dependencies while monitoring progress and stage-gate requirements.
• Identify risks, schedule conflicts, and resource concerns, escalating issues as needed.
• Document business requirements, user stories, workflows, and processes while maintaining alignment between approved requirements, development, and testing.
• Identify outstanding decisions and coordinate resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
• Track development assignments, priorities, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across concurrent projects.
• Facilitate status updates and coordinate blocker resolution, releases, defect remediation, and retesting.
• Coordinate deliverables, dependencies, and commitments across internal departments and external vendors.
• Facilitate working sessions, document decisions and action items, and facilitate vendor discrepancies or issues requiring management approval.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, defect tracking, remediation, and release readiness.
• Maintain launch checklists covering documentation, training, operational handoffs, deployment requirements, and stakeholder approvals.
• Maintain centralized project records, schedules, action items, and decision logs.
• Prepare project updates and reports highlighting progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and decisions requiring leadership attention.
• Use Microsoft 365, Smartsheet, and approved AI tools to improve project tracking, reporting, and efficiency.

Skills

Project coordination

Program management

Agile/hybrid delivery

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Smartsheet

AI-assisted productivity tools

Job description

IT’S NOT GOING OUT OF OUR WAY; IT IS OUR WAY!

At United Communications, we’ve been connecting Middle Tennessee communities for over 75 years. What began as a rural telephone service in 1947 has evolved into one of the region’s fastest, most reliable internet providers—recognized by Broadband Now for top speeds and customer satisfaction. We deliver fiber and fixed wireless solutions with a personal, local touch. In partnership with Middle Tennessee Electric, we’re expanding broadband access to underserved areas, making this an exciting time to join our growing team and build your career.

WHY UNITED?

• Award-Winning Culture: 2023 & 2024 Best Places to Work
• Trusted Local Employer for over 75 Years: 4.7 Google Star Rating
• Commitment to Employee Well-Being & Satisfaction: Employee-Focused Benefit Offerings
• Top 100 Fiber-To-The-Home Leader
• 401k + Match, HSA, and more!

SUMMARY

United Communications is seeking a Technical Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute strategic technology initiatives across the organization. This role supports software development, systems integrations, product launches, operational improvements, and cross-functional projects. The Technical Project Manager translates approved objectives into actionable plans, tracks progress and deliverables, coordinates internal stakeholders and external partners, and proactively escalates risks. This role focuses on execution and coordination, not ownership of product strategy, technical architecture, development personnel, or product P&L.

POSITION SCHEDULE AND ONSITE REQUIREMENTS

This is a direct-hire, full-time, on-site position located at our Franklin location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include the following, but other duties may be assigned as required.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource dependencies while monitoring progress and stage-gate requirements.
• Identify risks, schedule conflicts, and resource concerns, escalating issues as needed.

Requirements & Process Documentation

• Document business requirements, user stories, workflows, and processes while maintaining alignment between approved requirements, development, and testing.
• Identify outstanding decisions and coordinate resolution with appropriate stakeholders.

Software Development Coordination

• Track development assignments, priorities, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across concurrent projects.
• Facilitate status updates and coordinate blocker resolution, releases, defect remediation, and retesting.

Cross-Functional & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate deliverables, dependencies, and commitments across internal departments and external vendors.
• Facilitate working sessions, document decisions and action items, and facilitate vendor discrepancies or issues requiring management approval.

Testing & Launch Support

• Coordinate user acceptance testing, defect tracking, remediation, and release readiness.
• Maintain launch checklists covering documentation, training, operational handoffs, deployment requirements, and stakeholder approvals.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain centralized project records, schedules, action items, and decision logs.
• Prepare project updates and reports highlighting progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and decisions requiring leadership attention.
• Use Microsoft 365, Smartsheet, and approved AI tools to improve project tracking, reporting, and efficiency.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years coordinating technical projects, software implementations, systems integrations, or comparable technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous workstreams and drive follow-through across teams.
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycles and Agile or hybrid delivery practices.
• Strong written communication, meeting facilitation, organization, issue tracking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently with incomplete information, identify missing inputs, and escalat e appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, broadband, SaaS, MSP/MSSP, or enterprise technology.
• Experience with ISP billing and order entry (USOC-based billing, Salesforce, Zendesk, or comparable OSS/BSS platforms).
• Experience supporting internal development teams, API integrations, product launches, UAT, or releases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and AI-assisted productivity tools.
• PMP, CAPM, ScrumMaster, or equivalent practical project management experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; however, equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

United Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace Statement

United Communications is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment drug testing. Employees may also be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state laws.