Technical Project Manager, Contract Position

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible for gathering requirements and providing technical project planning, management and oversight for key initiatives, along with project implementation for our clients. Ensures initiatives and projects are closely aligned with client requirements and are completed on-time, within scope and budget, and with an extremely high quality. The TPM will ensure the optimum mix of cost, schedule, performance, and system supportability throughout the life cycle (design, development, testing and evaluation, production and disposition) of each program and will analyze alternative problem solutions and present a case for the recommended solutions with a detailed analysis of risks and return on investment. BA & QA experience is a plus.  Must be an authorized US worker residing within the United States. Locality to Nashville preferred.

Essential Function

• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams through the full life cycle of software projects and interact with all levels

• Clearly set, manage, and communicate expectations with team members and clients across technical, operational, and business leadership

• Create detailed project plans that clients and team members can readily follow

• Assigns and monitors work of technical personnel, ensuring that project steps are in alignment with business objectives, on-time and within budget

• Defines project scope, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities in collaboration with stakeholders and business partners

• Manages and appropriately escalates: delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes associated to the product development initiatives for our clients

• Execute change management including ownership of documentation, communication plans, process training, etc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group; developers, product owners, and subject matter experts

• Exercises broadly delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routine and complex projects/programs

• Identifies, clarifies and communicates project vision, goals, risks, and objectives and how these tie into, support, or impedes client strategic objectives

• Manage scope throughout the project duration. Maintains accurate program estimates, timelines, project plans, documentation, and regular status reports

• Resolves conflicts and navigates client challenges by demonstrating leadership and appropriate decision-making competencies

• Travel as needed and attend client meetings in Nashville as needed

• Log hours worked; daily and with accuracy in Atiba’s time tracking system

• Other duties as assigned

Non-physical

• Follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to learn new software languages, frameworks, and paradigms as necessary

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and teammates

• Ability to analyze technical situations and make recommendations

• Ability to fulfill timely commitments and attend appointments on-time and prepared

Physical

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

• Ability to be reached by phone, messaging, or email during normal business hours.

• Ability to join video calls as necessary with appropriate attire and background environment.

• Working on-site at the Atiba office requires the ability to climb stairs.

• Occasional on-site work at client offices.

• Occasional travel by automobile and air.

Mission Critical Competencies

CORE VALUES

• Flexible to navigate through many different types of projects, problems, and technologies 

• Empathetic to the needs and desires of the organizations we work for and our other fellow Atiba humans

• Responsive and available for the needs of our customers and coworkers 

• Translators who can proficiently translate geek speak to human speak 

• Passionate about technology and driven by a genuine enthusiasm for helping our clients succeed, as well as our own continuous learning

• Competent to bring deep industry knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer-Value Mindset

• Strong Communication and Approachability: Relationally competent with both clients and team members

• Continuous Learning and Versatility: Commitment to personal growth and skill development

• Pragmatic Problem-Solving: Delivering solutions that fit the problem with technical savvy

• High Trust and Humility: Building trust through low ego and reliable actions

• Consultant Mindset: Strategic thinking with a customer-focused approach

• Autonomy and Decision Quality: Capable of making sound decisions independently

• Positive Attitude and Accountability: Keeps commitments, stays organized, and maintains a constructive outlook

• Technical and Strategic Understanding: Able to grasp technical drivers and provide clear communication and recommendations to customers, building their trust

• Cultural Leadership: Actively embodies the organization’s culture through actions, words, and initiative

• Big-Picture Perspective: Balances detailed information with an overarching view of the situation

  
  Minimum Qualifications
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 3-5 years of technical project management experience or equivalent work experience

• PC experience, especially in Microsoft Office applications

• Technical background or understanding of software development processes and technologies

• Experience with the Atlassian Jira, MS Office Suite 

• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project methodologies

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Strong financial and resource management skills.

• Successful completion of a drug and background screen

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification

• Experienced in requirement gathering (BA skills)

• Experience with Testing (QA Skills)

• Proximity to Nashville, TN preferred