Technical Project Manager, Strategic Technology Initiatives - Computrition

Job Information:

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Technical Project Manager to lead strategic cloud technology initiatives from concept through completion, while also contributing to select on-premise software growth initiatives. This role is responsible for managing project scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with strategic organizational objectives. The Project Manager will work cross-functionally with product development, engineering, operations, finance, and executive leadership to deliver solutions on time and within budget.

This role requires experience using AI tools to accelerate the management, tracking, and delivery of technical development, as well as the commercialization of new software initiatives, not just familiarity with AI in the abstract.

This is a full-time position reporting directly to the President of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Define project scope and objectives, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead project kickoffs, regular status meetings, post-project reviews, and the swift execution of action items.
• Track project progress and deliverables through established project management tools and reporting systems.

Strategic Planning and Performance Execution

• Partner with the President on strategic planning for our cloud growth initiatives and select on-premise innovation initiatives, translating strategic priorities into executable plans with clear ownership and timelines, assisting with on-time delivery within targeted budgets.
• Track execution against strategic milestones, not just project tasks, surfacing where performance is falling behind intent and driving corrective action.
• Contribute to the commercial and business planning view of key initiatives, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Sales to connect technical delivery to business outcomes.

Budget and Financial Oversight

• Establish and manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting variances.
• Ensure all project expenditures align with approved budgets and company financial policies.
• Provide quarterly budget summaries and variance analyses to leadership.
• Identify and operationalize opportunities for enhanced financial performance.

Communication and Reporting

• Serve as the central point of contact for project related communication across departments.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership review.