CRG · 3 weeks ago
Technical Project Manager
CRG is a retail client with over $80B in annual revenue and a commitment to sustainable retailing. They are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead full lifecycle delivery of large-scale, enterprise-level technical projects and programs
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, roadmaps, and resource forecasts
Coordinate work across engineering, architecture, QA, DevOps, security, support, and business teams
Ensure all technical requirements, dependencies, and risks are clearly understood and tracked
Drive timely decision-making and escalate blockers when needed
Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, risks, and timelines
Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Prepare executive-ready project updates, dashboards, and reporting metrics
Set clear expectations on deliverables, milestones, and accountability
Understand system architectures, APIs, integrations, cloud environments, and infrastructure fundamentals to effectively guide conversations and decisions
Collaborate with engineering leads to translate requirements into actionable technical plans
Support technical trade-off discussions, feasibility assessments, and solution planning
Identify project risks, issues, and interdependencies, creating mitigation and contingency plans
Ensure compliance with IT governance, change management, and security standards
Implement best practices in project documentation, version control, and release management
Mentor junior project managers and contribute to PMO standards and methodologies
Drive process improvements, retrospectives, and best practices across the project lifecycle
Champion Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate for each initiative
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered
7+ years of experience managing complex technical projects in enterprise environments
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), system design, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and integrations
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or MS Project
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills
Preferred
PMP, Agile, Scrum Master, or SAFe certifications
Experience in DevOps, CI/CD, cloud migration, data engineering, or platform modernization initiatives
Familiarity with security, compliance, and IT governance frameworks
Experience working in highly regulated industries (healthcare, finance, retail, etc.)
Benefits
Contract through end of 2026 with strong likelihood of extension
Options for overtime if desired