Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Project Manager

Position : Direct Hire

Salary : $84K - $112K (depending on experience).

Location : Saint Louis, MO (downtown).

Hours : M – F (8 to 5).

Hybrid / Remote : 3 to 4 days in the office, 1 day remote.

Status : Must be a US citizen and live in Saint Louis, MO. DO NOT RESPOND IF OUT OF TOWN.

Relocation : NO.

Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, PTO available for purchase.

Screening : Must pass a background, alcohol, drug and marijuana test.

Education : B.A. / B.S. in Comp. Science. MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Summary : Our client is looking for Technical Project Manager that will oversee the implementation of software projects for the company, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish. This role demands strong communication, influence, and negotiation abilities to effectively engage with both technical and business stakeholders. The TPM will leverage a robust technical background in databases, cloud technologies, system architecture, infrastructure, networking, and Active Directory (AD) to drive projects forward, manage risks, and maintain project timelines and dependencies.

Experience : Minimum of three (3) years’ IT project management experience.

Responsibilities : Evaluates request for proposals (RFPs) and vendor proposals for security risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.

• Communicates processes and updates clearly to the team, vendors, and partners.
• Works independently and with the team to make informed decisions and manage project scope and schedule changes.
• Measures performance, manage client relationships, and establish third-party vendor partnerships.
• Creates and maintains project documentation, reporting daily on status and progress.
• Anticipates and mitigates risks, resolves issues proactively, and manages migration plans.
• Communicates project expectations, risks, and escalations across all organizational levels.
• Ensures compliance with BSD standards for change control and successful project delivery.
• Manages Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and resources, providing technical guidance and safeguards for software initiatives.
• Maintains clear customer-facing documentation, defining roles and responsibilities.
• Updates and organizes project documents, including RACI, RAID, and archives.
• Assists the CIO with strategic planning, capturing new ideas, and proposing solutions.
• Supports project implementation when resources are limited and may assist with software administration and audit reporting.

Skills : Technical Knowledge : Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheets, excel, Jira, ITSM). Familiarity with software development processes and system architecture. Oracle Database and architecture knowledge be a preferred.

Must Have : Has strong leadership skills and is able to both collaborate and dictate / direct when necessary. Can handle a multitude of projects at the same time. Has strong communication skills with external and internal stakeholders.