Technical Project Manager (W2)
Position:Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master
Location:Hybrid Chicago, IL or Poughkeepsie, NY (2 4 days onsite)
Duration:6 months (contract, ongoing)
Interview Type:Video
Visa:H1B / -EAD
Job Summary
Seeking a Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead enterprise technology projects, including Java/AWS-based applications and Outage Management System (OMS) implementations. This role combines Agile delivery leadership, technical project governance, and stakeholder management in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, reviews, retrospectives, and PI planning.
- Manage full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, design, testing, deployment, and closure.
- Partner with engineering teams (Java, AWS, APIs) to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
- Create and maintain project artifacts scope, schedule, budget, risks, test and communication plans.
- Track and report delivery metrics (velocity, burndown, roadmap progress) via Jira, GitHub, Planview, or ServiceNow.
- Oversee vendor relationships, financial tracking, and change control.
- Apply PMBOK, Agile, and SDLC frameworks to govern project execution.
- Drive stakeholder alignment, communication, and organizational change management.
Required Skills
- 12 years as a Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master managing software or infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical understanding of Java, AWS, APIs, and modern SDLC practices.
- Experience leading Agile teams and enterprise system implementations (preferably OMS or similar).
- Proficient in Jira, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Planview, ServiceNow.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-driven, proactive, and able to operate with minimal supervision.
- Bachelor s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
- PMP, CSM, or Agile certification.
- Experience in Energy & Utilities, Aviation , or Technology Services industries.