Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: 100% REMOTE
Must-Have Experience
- Proven experience within manufacturing and/or supply chain environments.
- Demonstrated technical breadth across multiple project types and business functions. Candidates should not be narrowly focused on a single application or specialty area.
- Ability to operate as a business-facing technical Project Manager, effectively partnering with both operational and technical stakeholders.
- Experience working for mid-market organizations ($500M-$3B revenue preferred) and/or private equity-backed companies.
- Experience in Microsoft-centric environments, including exposure to technologies such as:
- Dynamics 365
- Azure DevOps (ADO)
- Microsoft ecosystem tools and platforms
- Microsoft Fabric (preferred)
- .NET-based applications (preferred)
- Strong understanding of:
- APIs and system integrations
- EDI
- WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
- ERP platforms
- Experience leading projects utilizing Agile methodologies.
Summary
The Technical Project Manager leads and manages cross-functional technology initiatives through the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, planning, design, development, implementation, and post-launch support. The role ensures high-quality delivery that is on time and within budget while balancing rigor with flexibility in a fast-paced environment. This role serves as a critical bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex technical work into clear business outcomes across manufacturing and distribution operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects and position the PMO as a strategic partner to the organization.
2. Develop and manage project plans, charters, communication plans, testing plans, and implementation plans.
3. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and quality of deliverables.
4. Coordinate cross-functional technology teams including developers, architects, QA, infrastructure, security, and Support throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks including integration dependencies, system performance, data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.
6. Oversee system implementations, integrations, proofs of concept, and production deployments, including post-launch monitoring, stabilization, and support.
7. Manage vendors, software platforms, and implementation partners delivering technical capabilities and services.
8. Oversee technology-focused change management to drive user adoption, training, and effective utilization of new systems and tools.
9. Assist with driving the adoption and maturation of Agile methodologies across the organization.
10. Apply Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches based on project complexity and stakeholder needs.
11. Being able partner with the technical team to identify risk, deliverables, outcomes
12. Travel up to 5% across ACR facilities (FTE).
Qualifications
1. Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
PMP certification or in active pursuit.
Agile certification (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) preferred.
1. Experience
5–8 years of project management experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives.
3–5 years of exposure experience in software development, systems integration, infrastructure, or IT operations.
2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, or operational environments preferred.
Proven experience managing ERP, WMS, TMS, or other enterprise system implementations.
Strong collaboration, communication, facilitation, and risk management skills.
Other Competencies
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language for business stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
2. Strong customer service mindset and sense of urgency to deliver results.
3. Ability to think strategically, navigate ambiguity, and solve complex technical and organizational problems.
4. Commitment to knowledge sharing, documentation, and continuous improvement of delivery practices.