Role Summary
The role will require Technical Project Manager (TPM) skills which combines traditional Project Management skills with a solid technical background and Client Engagement in which you will serve as the primary relationship owner for a major client account. This role focuses on guiding the different development disciplines by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables but also understands the technical aspects of the work, which allows them to guide development teams more effectively while also ensuring high-quality software is delivered.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
· Track progress against timelines and budgets, adjusting as needed.
· Ensure deliverables meet functional and technical requirements.
· Act as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
· Produce dashboards, reports, and status updates for executives and sponsors.
· Establish metrics for velocity, code quality, testing coverage, and uptime.
· Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance).
· Coordinate with QA, DevSecOps, and product management for smooth releases.
· Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for client stakeholders & leadership.
· Build strong, trust-based relationships through regular in-person engagement.
· Anticipate client needs and proactively address potential friction points.
· Ensure a smooth, positive experience across all software development initiatives.
· Translate client concerns into actionable items for technical teams.
Requirements
· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strong nice-to-have but not required.
· Minimum 5+ years of experience in managing project plans for the successful implementation of an enterprise software solution.
· Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle etc.).
· Proven expertise in the use of Microsoft Project advanced features and functionality as applied to a multi-million dollar and multi-year software project.
· Proven experience in the use of Microsoft Azure DevOps (or Atlassian Jira), including the creation, tracking and reporting of micro-level tasks.
· Ability to develop and manage software measures and metrics to support a master project plan’s milestones, timeline and effort projections.
· Extensive experience in SDLC methodologies (Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall) and phases including Design, Analysis, Development, Implementation, Build, Deployment, Testing, Post Implementation and UAT support.
· Experience delivering solutions to a State government client as a consultant (not as a State employee) strong nice-to-have but not required.
· Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
Pay: $89,017.43 - $107,203.78 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rocky Mount, NC 27801
