Senior Technical Project Manager

Role SummaryThe Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for planning, estimating, and delivering complex, enterprise-scale technology initiatives. This role requires strong technical acumen, rigorous execution discipline, and the ability to motivate cross-functional teams while managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk. The ideal candidate can translate high-level business requirements into executable project plans, credible estimates, and delivery milestones, and can contribute directly to proposal development and RFP responses.

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Key ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery & ExecutionLead end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale technology projects (10–15+ man-years of effort) across application development, modernization, and cloud initiativesDecompose high-level business and technical requirements into detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, and delivery plansDevelop and maintain Microsoft Project plans, including dependencies, critical path, resource loading, and baseline managementTrack and report on project health (schedule, cost, scope, risks, issues, dependencies) to senior stakeholders and executivesProactively manage scope changes, risks, and mitigation strategies to ensure predictable deliveryEstimation & PlanningCreate credible effort, cost, and timeline estimates based on incomplete or evolving requirementsSupport pre-sales and delivery planning activities by developing staffing models, assumptions, and delivery approachesValidate estimates produced by technical leads, architects, and vendorsTechnical & Architectural AlignmentWork closely with solution architects and engineering teams to ensure alignment withcloud (AWS and/or Azure) architectures and enterprise standardsDemonstrate working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, including where AI can be applied responsibly within enterprise solutions (e.g., analytics, automation, decision support)Ensure non-functional requirements such as security, performance, scalability, and compliance are planned and trackedTeam Leadership & MotivationLead and motivate cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, DevOps, data, vendors, and business stakeholders)Establish clear expectations, accountability, and delivery cadenceResolve delivery conflicts and remove impediments to maintain team momentumRFP & Proposal SupportContribute to RFP responses, including project approach, timelines, staffing plans, assumptions, and risk mitigationTranslate technical and delivery concepts into clear, persuasive written content suitable for evaluatorsEnsure proposed schedules and estimates are realistic and defensible
Required QualificationsEducationBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or relatedExperience10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT or digital transformation projectsProven delivery of enterprise programs totaling 10–15+ man-years of effortBackground in development/programming prior to Project ManagementExperience working with distributed teams and multiple vendorsDemonstrated success managing projects with evolving or high-level requirementsTechnical SkillsStrong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and modern delivery methodologies xzbcwsv (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project for detailed scheduling and resource planningWorking knowledge of cloud platforms: AWS and/or Microsoft AzureFoundational understanding of AI/ML concepts and their enterprise use casesAbility to engage credibly with architects, developers, DevOps, and data teamsCore CompetenciesTechnically savvy with the ability to translate business needs into executable plansDetail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to review/create project artifacts (i.e Use Case, Test Cases, User Manuals, Run book etc).Strong stakeholder management and executive reporting capabilitiesAbility to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable
Preferred QualificationsExperience in public sector, regulated, or enterprise environmentsPMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification (preferred but not required)Prior involvement in cloud migration, modernization, or AI-enabled initiatives