Technical Project Manager

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Project Manager (TPM) with experience in traditional project management and Agile practices. This role will oversee the planning and execution of technical initiatives, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and business teams. The ideal candidate brings structure, drives accountability, and fosters collaboration to deliver high-impact projects on time and within scope.

ShyftLabs is a growing data product company founded in early 2020 and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries by focusing on creating value through innovation.

Job Responsibilities::
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, including scope, timelines, resources, and risks.
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more teams, facilitating ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain groomed, prioritized backlogs and ensure readiness for development cycles.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements, dependencies, and deliverables are well-understood and executed.
• Understand the technical flow of work, sequencing, and interdependencies to ensure effective planning, execution, and risk management
• Drive visibility by maintaining project plans, dashboards, and providing timely status updates to leadership.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers early; collaborate with teams to resolve them.
• Foster continuous improvement through retrospectives and process enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to project management standards and processes.
• Support teams in adopting and applying Agile best practices to drive efficiency and quality.

Basic Qualifications::
• 4+years of project management experience delivering technical or software development projects.
• 2 years of experience managing technical or software development projects and leading Agile teams.
• Understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and project management principles.
• Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams and translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP, SM, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field preferred.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong insurance package. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.