Technical Project Director

Pixalate•Mclean, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

We're looking for a Technical Project Manager to drive execution across our engineering teams in the US. You'll work closely with development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams to deliver projects on time while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders across multiple time zones. This role requires someone who can navigate technical complexity, remove blockers, and keep distributed teams aligned. About Pixalate We're the leader in fraud detection and privacy compliance for digital advertising, protecting billions in ad spend for Fortune 500 brands and major ad platforms. As fraudsters increasingly use AI to create sophisticated attacks, we're building the next generation of AI-powered detection systems to stay ahead. Our platform has been used to unearth multiple high-profile criminal and illegal surveillance cases, including: UNICEF: Pixalate was recently recognized by UNICEF as a Key Innovator for protecting children’s online privacy. & UNICEF Global Compliance Tech case study Gizmodo: An iCloud Feature Is Enabling a $65 Million Scam, New Research Says Adweek: A 7-Figure Ad Fraud Scheme Running on Roku Underlines Murkiness of CTV Washington Post: Your kids’ apps are spying on them Pro Publica: Porn, Piracy, Fraud: What Lurks Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire ABC7 News: The State of Children's Privacy Online NBC News: How many apps are tracking your children Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists, and researchers spans globally with presence in California, New York, Washington, DC, London, and Singapore.

Requirements

7+ years of technical project management experience in software development environments
Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on time and within scope
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
Experience managing projects across distributed teams and multiple time zones
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to navigate technical discussions with engineering teams
Experience with project management tools and documentation practices

Nice To Haves

Background in ad tech, fraud prevention, or cybersecurity domains
Experience managing infrastructure or data engineering projects
PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification
Familiarity with risk management frameworks and dependency tracking
Experience implementing process improvements that drive measurable efficiency gains

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution
Develop project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables
Manage resource allocation and task prioritization across engineering teams
Track progress and adjust plans based on changing requirements
Ensure consistent delivery cadence across multiple projects
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Provide regular status updates to executives and key stakeholders
Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business objectives
Manage expectations and negotiate scope, timeline, and resource trade-offs
Maintain transparent communication across international teams
Team Coordination & Collaboration
Facilitate team meetings and status sync-ups across multiple time zones
Remove blockers to enable team productivity
Foster collaboration between development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams
Drive knowledge sharing and documentation across distributed teams
Risk & Process Management
Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
Track dependencies across multiple projects and teams
Establish and optimize project management best practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on team feedback

Benefits

A Competitive Compensation Package
Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Casual, Remote Work Environment
Flexible Hours
Opportunity for Advancement and Professional Development
Being part of a high-performing global team that wants to win and have fun doing it

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