Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Stellar IT Solutions

Houston, TX • Hybrid

Other

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Position: Technical Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite 2 days/week)

Employment Type: Long Term Contract

Role Overview
Seeking a highly technical Project Manager to partner with the Architecture team and drive the successful delivery of complex technical initiatives. This individual will oversee intake, prioritization, and execution of architecture and platform requests, while also providing Agile coaching to development pods to enhance delivery effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage intake, tracking, and prioritization of architecture and platform requests

  • Collaborate with architects, lead developers, and DevOps teams to plan and execute technical initiatives

  • Ensure architecture approvals are completed prior to development

  • Lead delivery of architecturedriven projects including platform modernization, cloud migrations, security enhancements, and scalability improvements


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years as a Technical Project Manager / Technical Program Manager or similar role

  • Strong technical foundation with handson understanding of software development and cloud architecture

  • Solid knowledge of AWS services and cloudnative design patterns


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior software development or engineering background

  • Experience in airline, travel, or transportation industries

  • Familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, data platforms, and CI/CD pipelines





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.



Stellar IT Solutions job posting for a Technical Project Manager in Houston, TX with a salary of $91,700 to $128,400 Annually with a map of Houston location.