Technical Project Manager

United IT Solutions

Bolingbrook, IL • On-site

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Job description

Technical Project Manager (Performance Engg. Exp.)
Bolingbrook, IL [ONSITE]
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient individual to be deployed onsite with our customer. This role will serve as a key liaison between the customer and internal teams, focusing on performance engineering, technical project management, and business analysis. The ideal candidate will drive new initiatives, ensure alignment with customer goals, and deliver high-impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the primary onsite point of contact for performance engineering and technical project initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with customer stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and align on priorities.
  • Lead performance analysis, tuning, and optimization efforts across applications and systems.
  • Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement and proactively propose solutions.
  • Translate business needs into technical requirements and work with engineering teams to implement them.
  • Provide regular updates, reports, and presentations to both customer and internal leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in performance engineering, technical project management, or business/technical analysis.
  • Strong understanding of system performance metrics, profiling tools, and optimization techniques.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and project tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Prior experience in a consulting or onsite customer engagement role


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.