Technical Project Manager

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Technical Project Manager at Wave, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of large technical projects involving multiple engineering teams. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, ensure high quality, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Your key responsibilities will include leading teams, collaborating with stakeholders to clarify project needs, driving project progress, communicating updates, ensuring quality, identifying opportunities for process improvement, monitoring budgets, fostering a collaborative environment, and enabling organizational agility. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a keen attention to detail.

Must have:

Lead cross-functional teams to define and execute projects
Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify project requirements
Drive project progress by managing timelines and milestones
Communicate project updates and status reports effectively
Ensure technical solutions meet quality standards
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
5+ years of experience in project management
Experience managing cross-functional teams
Experience with modern software development workflows
Delivering projects on time and within budget
2+ years experience being part of the software development team
Understanding of technical concepts and methodologies
Proficiency in project management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Good to have:

Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Knowledge of CI/CD processes
Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP)
Project Management Professional certification

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Job Details

At Wave, we help small businesses to thrive so the heart of our communities beats stronger. We work in an environment buzzing with creative energy and inspiration. No matter where you are or how you get the job done, you have what you need to be successful and connected. The mark of true success at Wave is the ability to be bold, learn quickly and share your knowledge generously.

A Technical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large technical projects that span multiple engineering teams. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, ensure quality, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to meet business outcomes.

Here’s How You Make an Impact:

Lead cross-functional teams to define, plan, and execute technical projects aligned with business goals and timelines.
Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify project requirements, prioritize features, and ensure alignment across teams.
Drive project progress by managing timelines, tracking milestones, and addressing risks or roadblocks.
Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and managing expectations.
Ensure technical solutions are delivered with high quality, meeting scope, performance, and compliance standards.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, optimize workflows, remove bottlenecks and enhance team efficiency and work with Engineering leadership to make improvements.
Monitor project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficiency while meeting timelines.
Monitor performance metrics.
Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within technical teams, promoting innovation and accountability.
Enable organizational agility by supporting cross functional teams to do iterative planning and value delivery.

You Thrive Here By Possessing the Following:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in project management, with at least 2 years managing technical projects in a technology company
Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders
Working on teams with modern software development workflows with continuous delivery
Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget in a fast-paced environment
2+ years experience being part of the software development team, e.g., hands on coding or testing
Strong understanding of technical concepts and software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and CI/CD processes is a plus
Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP) are a plus
Project Management Professional or similar project management certification is a nice to have
Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Strong attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

At Wave, we value diversity of perspective. Your unique experience enriches our organization. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Let’s talk about how you can thrive here!

Wave is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careers@waveapps.com. We will work with you to meet your needs.