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Technical Project Manager

Poughkeepsie, NY · Remote

Technical Project Manager Duration : 12-Month Contract Location : Remote Overview: Our client is seeking two experienced Technology Project Managers to support moderate to large-scale infrastructure ...

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Required credentialsProject management certifications (e.g., PMP), technical knowledgeProgramming skills, technical certifications (e.g., Java, AWS)
Work environmentLeading projects, coordinating teams, client communicationWriting code, developing software, debugging
Employer usageTech companies, consulting firms, enterprisesTech startups, software companies, IT departments
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Technical Project Manager

VDart

Poughkeepsie, NY • Remote

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Job description

Job role: Technical Project Manager
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Location: Remote
Overview:
Our client is seeking two experienced Technology Project Managers to support moderate to large-scale infrastructure-focused technology initiatives. These resources will operate within a structured PMO environment and will be responsible for driving projects end-to-end - from intake and planning through execution and transition to operations.
This is a hands-on PM role requiring strong governance, financial management, stakeholder coordination, and vendor oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead full project lifecycle (initiation → planning → design → testing → deployment → closure)
  • Manage infrastructure-related projects in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
  • Drive scope, schedule, budget, and risk management activities
  • Own project financials, forecasting, and change control processes
  • Partner with technical leads to ensure requirements traceability and quality delivery
  • Facilitate risk, issue, and dependency discussions with stakeholders
  • Provide executive-level status reporting
  • Manage third-party vendors and implementation partners
  • Ensure adherence to PMO methodology and governance standards
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience formally leading infrastructure technology projects
  • Strong experience with SDLC (Waterfall and Iterative models)
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets and cost forecasts
  • Proven ability to drive indirect teams and influence stakeholders
  • Strong communication and executive presentation skills
  • Experience with MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP, Agile, or Six Sigma certification
  • Experience in utilities / energy or service-based industries
  • Experience with PPM tools (Planview, JIRA, ServiceNow, Project Server Online, etc.)
  • Experience working with implementation partners or consulting organizations

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