Technical Project Manager

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

"Technical_Project_Manager"
projectmanager
hadoop
BigData

Job Details

Hi,

Role: Technical Project Manager (Hadoop Expertise)

Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract

Location: Santa Clara, CA - 5D Onsite

Must Have Skills

Skill 1 10+ years of experience in IT Project Management.

Skill 2 Strong technical background in Big Data with hands-on understanding of Hadoop ecosystem

Skill 3 Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Good To have Skills

Skill 1 Familiarity with data processing, ETL pipelines, and large-scale distributed data systems

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager (TPM) with a strong technical background in Big Data technologies, specifically Hadoop, to lead and manage IT projects from initiation to closure. The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that requirements are thoroughly gathered, clearly documented, and accurately implemented.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Management:

o Lead end-to-end project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

o Develop and maintain project schedules, scope, risks, and budget.

o Coordinate cross-functional teams (development, QA, DevOps, business, etc.).

o Manage project resources and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

  • Business Analysis:

o Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document project requirements.

o Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.

o Facilitate requirement review sessions and obtain sign-offs from all relevant parties.

o Maintain traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Technical Oversight:

o Provide guidance and oversight on Hadoop-based solutions and architecture.

o Work closely with data engineers and architects to ensure technical feasibility of solutions.

o Identify opportunities to leverage Hadoop ecosystem components (e.g., HDFS, Hive, Pig, Spark, HBase) for business needs.

  • Communication & Stakeholder Management:

o Act as the primary point of contact between business and technical teams.

o Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

o Prepare and present project status reports, roadmaps, and post-implementation reviews.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in IT Project Management.
  • Proven experience in interacting with business users to gather and document requirements.
  • Strong technical background in Big Data with hands-on understanding of Hadoop ecosystem.
  • Familiarity with data processing, ETL pipelines, and large-scale distributed data systems.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification.
  • Prior experience as a Data Engineer or Hadoop Developer is a strong plus.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms ( Azure HDInsight and Google Cloud Platform Dataproc).
  • Understanding of data governance, data quality, and compliance standards.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
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