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Job Description: Technical Project Manager (Scrum Master)
Type: Full-time | Long-term | W2 or C2C
Rate: $60$80/hr (Negotiable)
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Project Manager to support a top-tier financial services client in Austin, TX. This is a critical role for someone who can lead complex, technical projects in a fast-paced Agile environment. Youll work closely with engineering, product, and executive teams to manage project lifecycles from planning to successful execution.
The ideal candidate combines a strong technical background with exceptional project management skills and excels at delivering software and infrastructure projects aligned with business priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in technical project management, software delivery, or IT operations.
- Proven experience managing Agile software development teams (Scrum, Kanban).
- Strong grasp of SDLC, system architecture, cloud platforms, and DevOps pipelines.
- Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Asana, Trello, or MS Project.
- Proficiency in risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a technical field (CS, IT, Engineering).
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, PMI-ACP , or SAFe Agile .
- Experience in emerging technologies: AI, IoT, blockchain, or big data projects.
- Exposure to cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps tools, and enterprise project management practices.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, or SQL.
Key Objectives
- Lead and manage the full lifecycle of technical projects from inception to delivery.
- Collaborate across product, engineering, QA, and infrastructure teams to define goals and scope.
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
- Track project timelines, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.
- Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Drive Agile methodologies including Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and best practices.
Core Responsibilities
- Define and document project scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent technical projects.
- Coordinate deployment, testing, and integration efforts with engineering and QA teams.
- Conduct risk assessments and proactively manage mitigations.
- Track key milestones, KPIs, and budget utilization.
- Communicate project updates and blockers to stakeholders and leadership.
- Ensure adherence to SDLC, coding standards, and architectural best practices.
- Work with external vendors and partners to support technology implementations.
- Lead post-project evaluations and drive continuous improvement.
Why This Role?
Youll have the opportunity to lead enterprise-grade, high-visibility projects for a world-class financial institution, directly influencing business outcomes and technical innovation. This is a long-term role with strong potential for growth and continued learning.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Information Technology
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