Technical Project Manager Devops (Remote)

Bonus: 12.5-15%

Hours: 8-5pm, able to be flexible and work hours as needed to support teams in different time zones as needed.

Location: 100% REMOTE, BUT must be located in one of these 13 places: AZ, CT, FL, ID, IL, MA, MI, NH, NC, NJ, OH, RI, TX

Interview Process:

1st round with manager

2nd round with team

Our client needs a Technical Project Manager that comes from smaller/startup environments, has worn many hats, are proactive, independent, have a curious mindset and are comfortable working on a small team or being the first in.

Day to day:

* Project Management: Lead end-to-end management of software development projects, from planning and scheduling to execution and release.

* Release Management: Coordinate and manage the release of software, ensuring that releases are on time and meet quality standards. Develop, maintain, and automate release processes.

* Agile Process Management: Oversee Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, planning, etc.) and ensure the team follows Agile best practices. Facilitate sprints, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.

* Jira Expertise: Manage Jira workflows, boards, and reporting tools. Configure Jira for optimal team performance and use it to track project progress, identify bottlenecks, and report on key metrics.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams to align on project goals, ensure resource availability, and mitigate risks.

* Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring timely communication of project updates, risks, and timelines. Provide detailed reports and dashboards to senior management.

* Risk & Issue Management: Identify, track, and resolve project risks and issues in a proactive and timely manner.

* Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements in release management, Agile processes, and tool configurations to increase efficiency and scalability.

* Documentation: Ensure that all project documentation, release notes, and Agile artifacts are properly maintained and up-to-date.

Must haves:

* 5+ years of experience in technical project management, with a focus on software release engineering. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

* Proven experience managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

* Experience leading Agile teams, mentor team members, and foster an Agile culture.

* Extensive expertise in Jira administration, including setting up workflows, dashboards, and metrics reporting.

* Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and release automation.

* Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, release management, and DevOps practices.

* Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate and resolve complex technical challenges.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with senior management.

* Experience with tools like Confluence, Git, and Jenkins (or other CI/CD platforms) is a plus.

Nice to haves:

* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).

* Experience in release engineering or DevOps for large-scale distributed systems.

* Prior experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their release management processes.

* Familiarity with scripting languages for automation (e.g., Python, Bash)