Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager (Junior role, below 10 years)

Location: 100% Remote (Minneapolis, MN) (Remote with occasional travel -- Locals Only)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with 5--8 years of experience to join our team. This role is ideal for a mid-level PM (not a Senior PM) who can effectively manage technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The position is primarily remote, with occasional travel to Minneapolis, MN for key meetings, stakeholder alignment, or project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of technical projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define project goals and execution plans
• Translate business requirements into technical deliverables and actionable tasks
• Track and manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, and budgets
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) or work within Waterfall/Hybrid models as needed
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and governance throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with external vendors or partners when applicable

Required Qualifications

• 5--8 years of experience in project management, with a focus on technical or IT projects
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or similar
• Basic technical understanding (APIs, integrations, cloud environments, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in mid-sized to large enterprise environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification (nice to have, not required)

Work Environment & Travel

• Remote-first role
• Occasional travel to Minneapolis, MN for important meetings or project milestones

Employment Type

• Contract-to-Hire (opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance and business needs)