IT Project Manager

ZP Group•Morrisville, NC

25d•$125,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Piper Companies is hiring a IT Project Manager for world wide technology organization located in Morrisville, NC. The IT Project Manager will be supporting an modernization project with the company and needs to be familiar with microservices and cloud architecture. The IT Project Manager needs to sit on sit 2 days per week in Morrisville, NC and is a long term contract opportunity.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager, ideally with a background as a Software Engineer
Strong understanding of microservices architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and scalable systems
Demonstrated ability to remove technical and organizational blockers
Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse team

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple concurrent technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery
Proactively identify and eliminate engineering roadblocks, enabling teams to maintain momentum
Escalate risks and concerns to leadership with clarity and urgency, offering actionable mitigation strategies
Facilitate technical discussions and ensure alignment on architecture decisions, especially in areas involving microservices and cloud infrastructure
Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement