Technical Project Manager

Location: Las Vegas, NV (with required travel to Beatty, NV once per week)

Type: W2 - Long Term Contract (1 year or longer)

Schedule: Fully Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled Technical Project Manager (TPM) to bridge the gap between our corporate IT infrastructure and industrial Operational Technology (OT) systems. Based out of our Las Vegas office, you will manage complex, cross-functional projects that deploy, integrate, and secure technology across both office environments and rugged field operations.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing technical deployments in heavy industries such as mining, construction, or oil & gas, and is comfortable transitioning seamlessly from the boardroom to active, industrial field sites.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery: Manage the planning, execution, and closure of complex IT/OT projects, ensuring deliverables are on time, within scope, and on budget.


• IT/OT Convergence: Manage projects involving industrial networks, SCADA systems, IoT devices, cyber-physical security, and their integration with corporate enterprise IT systems (ERP, cloud infrastructure, etc.).


• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between corporate executive leadership, IT engineering teams, and on-site operations managers.


• Field Deployment & Travel: Travel to active mine projects and industrial facilities to oversee installations, conduct site assessments, and ensure project alignment with local operational realities.


• Risk & Change Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage technical and operational risks, ensuring zero disruption to critical, 24/7 production environments.


• Vendor Oversight: Manage third-party vendors, system integrators, and engineering contractors to ensure high-quality execution.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager specifically overseeing IT, OT, or industrial automation projects.


• Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of industrial networking, cybersecurity frameworks for OT (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443), and enterprise IT architecture.


• Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel to remote mine sites (up to [Insert %] travel) and comply with all site safety requirements (e.g., MSHA/OSHA regulations).


• Location: Ability to work out of the Las Vegas, NV office.

Preferred (Great to Have):

• Industry Expertise: Direct experience working within the mining, construction, or oil & gas Understanding mine-site logistics and operations is a massive plus.


• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile/Scrum (CSM, PMI-ACP), or equivalent project management certifications.


• Safety Credentials: Existing MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) certification is a strong advantage.

Key Competencies

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in both polished corporate settings and rugged, high-stakes industrial environments.


• Communication: Ability to translate highly technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and vice versa.


• Problem-Solving: Exceptionally calm under pressure with a knack for troubleshooting logistical or technical roadblocks in the field.

Benefits:

At Ledgent Technology, we prioritize our contractors, whom we proudly call Ambassadors. Our commitment to you is demonstrated through a comprehensive benefits program that stands out in the temporary staffing industry. We annually review and update our vendor relationships to ensure we provide the most cost-effective benefits options. Our Ambassadors are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan


• Basic and enhanced hospital indemnity plans


• Dental and vision coverage


• Accident and critical illness plans


• Term life insurance


• Short-term disability plan


• Direct deposit/pay card options


• Credit union membership


• Employee discount clubs


• Referral bonuses


• Training and coaching


• Specialized recognition programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.