Senior Technical Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) in Tempe, AZ.

Overview:
A leading nationwide technology organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Project Manager to drive complex, large-scale software initiatives. This role blends advanced project management expertise with a strong technical background, enabling the TPM to partner closely with engineering teams, influence architecture and delivery decisions, and effectively communicate project status to executive and non-technical stakeholders. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this search. This role offers partial remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, roadmaps, and milestones
* Track progress against timelines, scope, and budgets; escalate and adjust plans as needed
* Ensure deliverables meet both functional requirements and technical specifications
* Serve as the liaison between technical teams and business or executive stakeholders
* Produce executive dashboards, reports, and status updates for sponsors and leadership
* Define and track project metrics including velocity, quality, test coverage, and system uptime
* Oversee the full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance)
* Partner with Engineering, QA, DevSecOps, and Product teams to ensure smooth and timely releases
* Identify resource constraints, risks, and dependencies across concurrent workstreams
* Conduct and present current state and future state analyses for technical and non-technical audiences
* Ensure alignment across multiple teams, jurisdictions, and stakeholder groups

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS degree in a technology field or equivalent work experience
* PMP certification preferred
* 5-8+ years managing large-scale, multi-year enterprise software projects
* Experience analyzing resource allocation, constraints, and cross-team dependencies
* Extensive experience with SDLC methodologies-Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall-and all associated phases (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, support)
* Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams (20+ team members or more)
* Expertise with Microsoft Project, including advanced features for complex technical programs
* Strong understanding of project management methodologies and concepts (critical path, risk analysis, theory of constraints, scope management, etc.)
* Proficiency with Azure DevOps or Jira, including creation, tracking, and reporting of task level work
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, educate, and manage expectations
* Strong stakeholder and client management skills, particularly with government agencies or cross state collaborations
* Demonstrated ability to operate in complex, politically sensitive, or multi-jurisdictional environments
* Ability to build and manage software metrics that support forecasting and milestone tracking
* Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-moving, and sometimes ambiguous environments
* Government (state or federal) project experience is a strong plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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