Technical Manager
Hybrid, Princeton, NJ 3 days a week on site
Contract, 6 months plus
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Manager to lead our projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery, development, and ongoing enhancement of initiatives led by the architecture and engineering team. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and delivery management experience to drive high-quality outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Product & Service Management: Technical & Delivery Management: Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for initiatives that align with broader organizational goals. • Manage the full lifecycle of initiatives, from initial planning and development through to deployment, optimization, and eventual deprecation. • Act as the key interface between technical teams, gathering requirements and ensuring solutions meet organizational needs. • Establish a clear vision and roadmap for initiatives, continuously aligning with evolving organizational priorities. • Prioritize features and enhancements based on value, feedback, and strategic relevance. • Collaborate with project managers to develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. • Lead cross-functional teams encompassing product, engineering, design, and operations, fostering effective communication and coordination across departments. • Implement agile practices to support continuous and high-quality delivery, optimizing workflows, and ensuring adherence to best practices. • Proactively identify and address potential risks to project timelines, budgets, and product quality, ensuring timely issue resolution. • • Provide regular progress reports, insights, and updates to leadership
Qualifications:
Continuously review and refine delivery processes to improve team efficiency and project outcomes. • Ability to align project goals with organizational objectives, creating a clear path for the team to follow while balancing short-term demands with long-term strategic goals. • Skilled in engaging with stakeholders, building trust, and effectively communicating complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Capable of motivating and guiding cross-functional teams, setting a collaborative tone, and driving accountability across all levels. • Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset, able to assess complex challenges, weigh options, and make informed decisions swiftly. • Flexible in adjusting to changing priorities, able to pivot when necessary, and lead the team through transitions and evolving project demands. • Experience optimizing processes and resources to increase productivity and ensure a smooth, streamlined workflow. • Solid understanding of cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern development stacks (such as MERN), with the ability to dive into technical details when necessary. • Focused on achieving measurable outcomes, maintaining high standards for project delivery, and continuously looking for areas to enhance performance. • Bachelorʼs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; an advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
Experience:
5+ years in technical delivery management, with a focus on initiatives or projects driven by architecture and engineering teams.
Proven experience delivering complex technical projects within cloud environments, utilizing MERN stack, Kubernetes, Azure services, and DevOps practices.
Skills: Strong expertise in modern software development methodologies (Secure SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps).
Proficiency in agile practices and relevant project management tools (e.g., Azure
DevOps, Smartsheet).
Vertex Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
