Senior Technical Project Manager

Description

Senior Technical Project Manager

Onsite | Buda, TX | Contract

We are working to hire a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead large-scale technology programs in Buda, Texas. This contract opportunity is suited for a detail-oriented candidate who can coordinate complex IT efforts, align cross-functional teams, and keep delivery objectives on track. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a practical understanding of modern delivery frameworks, and the ability to guide initiatives involving cloud environments, enterprise platforms, data solutions, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Direct end-to-end execution of complex technical projects, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables remain aligned with business goals

Partner with stakeholders, technical leads, and delivery teams to define priorities, clarify scope, and drive informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle

Oversee project plans, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation activities to support predictable and successful outcomes

Lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams by establishing accountability, communication rhythms, and clear project governance

Facilitate Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, status tracking, and issue resolution, to maintain momentum across workstreams

Use tools such as Jira and related project management platforms to monitor progress, manage dependencies, and provide transparent reporting

Coordinate technical initiatives involving cloud transformation, enterprise applications, data platforms, and infrastructure-related efforts

Identify potential delivery obstacles early and implement corrective actions to reduce impact on schedule, cost, or quality

Requirements

8+ years of experience managing projects or programs, including 3+ years in a senior or lead capacity

Demonstrated success delivering complex IT initiatives across areas such as cloud environments, enterprise systems, data platforms, or infrastructure

Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle concepts and established delivery methodologies

Experience leading cross-functional teams that may be distributed across multiple locations

Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks in a structured and effective manner

Hands-on experience working within Agile Scrum environments

Proficiency with project tracking and collaboration tools, including Jira

PMP certification is preferred or strongly valued

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