Technical Project Manager – Software Delivery

Bridgenext•WI-Green Bay, WI

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bridgenext is a digital consulting services leader that helps clients innovate with intention and realize their digital aspirations by creating digital products, experiences, and solutions around what real people need. Our global consulting and delivery teams facilitate highly strategic digital initiatives through digital product engineering, automation, data engineering, and infrastructure modernization services, while elevating brands through digital experience, creative content, and customer data analytics services. Don't just work, thrive. At Bridgenext, you have an opportunity to make a real difference - driving tangible business value for clients, while simultaneously propelling your own career growth. Our flexible and inclusive work culture provides you with the autonomy, resources, and opportunities to succeed. Position Description We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, who has led development, enhancement, maintenance, and support projects. The ideal candidate is data-driven, proficient in engineering and delivery metrics, and capable of setting objective goals and KRAs to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery. You will work with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, QA, operations, business stakeholders) to deliver and support software solutions in the logistics / transportation / TMS ecosystem, but prior TMS domain experience is not mandatory - a strong technical PM with willingness to learn the domain is equally welcome.

Requirements

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in software project management (development, enhancement, maintenance, or support projects)
Strong expertise in SDLC, Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), and familiarity with DevOps concepts
Proven ability to define and manage quantifiable goals, KPIs, and KRAs
Hands-on experience with Rally, Confluence, or similar Agile/project tracking tools
Understanding of integrations (APIs, web services, file-based, etc.)
Ability to read and discuss solution designs, interface specifications, and data flows with engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus
PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent Agile/Project Management certifications(optional)
Experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation domains is a strong plus, but not mandatory
Exposure to TMS platforms (e.g., Oracle OTM, Manhattan, SAP TM, MercuryGate, Blue Yonder, or custom TMS) is an added advantage
Experience with enterprise SaaS, cloud-native applications, or AI/ML-enabled products
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to drive accountability and maintain clarity in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
High ownership and comfort working with distributed / cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of software projects (new development, enhancements, integrations, and support)
Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices across requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
Plan and manage scope, timelines, resources, and budget, ensuring alignment with business and customer priorities
Track and report project health metrics (velocity, cycle time, defect leakage, re-open rates, UAT sign-off, release stability) to stakeholders
Coordinate with internal and external teams for integrations, releases, and environment readiness
Understand the business workflows in logistics / transportation (such as orders, shipments, planning, tracking, billing) and how they are supported by the product
Translate business needs into clear, implementable requirements and user stories for engineering and QA teams
Partner with product and business stakeholders to prioritize backlog and make trade-off decisions between scope, time, and quality
Define and monitor KPIs and engineering metrics & insights to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement in delivery and support
Define and track OKRs / KRAs for teams (e.g., release predictability, defect leakage reduction, support SLA adherence)
Support adoption of DevOps and CI/CD practices in collaboration with engineering
Work closely with engineering, product management, QA, operations, and business stakeholders
Facilitate and mature Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) - sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives
Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and escalations, ensuring timely communication and resolution
Prepare and share status reports, dashboards, and communication for leadership and customers