Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
Job description
Position Summary
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to help drive operational execution across CW's Technology department and teams. Reporting directly to the CTO, this role maintains visibility and momentum across our End User Computing, Corporate Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Security, Compliance, Enterprise Applications, and SynGen teams. The right candidate brings technical depth, strong judgment, and a low-ego collaborative style.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as an operational partner to the CTO, maintaining clarity across the department, ensuring priorities are visible, and keeping projects moving.
- Own the Atlassian foundation, and ensure efforts are scoped, tracked, and current across all technology teams.
- Facilitate cross-team syncs and drive blockers to resolution.
- Attend business and requirements meetings; capture decisions, ask the right technical questions, and translate outcomes into actionable work.
- Partner with engineers and technical staff to break down projects and establish realistic estimates and deadlines.
- Build reporting that provides a clear view of project health, capacity, and delivery. Surface risks, decision points, and status proactively.
- Produce and steward technical documentation – meeting notes, decision logs, project summaries, and other records as needed.
Required Skills/Experience
- 3+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager (or equivalent delivery role) leading cross-functional technology projects.
- Strong experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence, structuring projects, managing backlogs, and building team-level reporting.
- Technical fluency – you can engage credibly with engineers and understand the trade-offs behind technical decisions.
- Natural organizer who notices dropped balls, hates scattered updates, and takes ownership of keeping things tight.
- Comfortable engaging business stakeholders, translating between technical teams and non-technical partners on requirements and priorities.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Project management certification (PMP, CSM, or equivalent).
- Background in the commercial real estate or technology industry.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Technical Project Manager?
A: To succeed as a Technical Project Manager, key technical skills include proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum), experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira), and knowledge of relevant technologies and programming languages. Soft skills such as strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, as well as traits like adaptability, empathy, and attention to detail, are also crucial for effective project delivery and team collaboration. By combining these technical and soft skills, Technical Project Managers can successfully lead projects, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and drive business growth, ultimately advancing their careers and achieving long-term success in the field.
Q: What is the career path for a Technical Project Manager?
A: A Technical Project Manager's career path typically begins with entry-level roles such as Project Coordinator or Junior Project Manager, where they gain hands-on experience in project planning, execution, and delivery. As they progress to mid-level roles like Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, they develop expertise in technical project management, leadership, and stakeholder management, with opportunities to specialize in areas like Agile methodologies, IT project management, or technical program management. Senior Technical Project Managers can then move into executive-level roles like Technical Program Director or Portfolio Manager, overseeing large-scale technical initiatives and driving strategic business outcomes.
