Technical Project Manager

Real • Newark, CA

87d

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Research & Development team at Real. The successful candidate will be responsible for project managing some of the most important product features in the company. You will serve as the Technical Project Manager for one to two engineering pods. This role requires an individual to lead cross functional team activities, track project dependencies, create project plans, and manage the resolution of issues. This person is the glue that holds teams together - always ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Requirements

• 6+ years in a Project Management role, delivering projects for engineering teams
• Strong proficiency with project management tools (e.g. YouTrack or Jira)
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate details into strategic 'big picture' view
• Proven experience serving as a project lead and motivating teams to take action

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; proactive and confident in asking difficult questions and surfacing hard truths
• Proven ability to serve as a project lead, motivate teams to take action, and reprioritize based on business needs
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships; outgoing and approachable, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrates grit and perseverance; doesn't get blocked and pushes through ambiguity with strong initiative and innovative thinking
• Empowers engineers by removing blockers, championing their work, and facilitating focus
• Fast learner who can ramp up quickly in new technical domains; comfortable navigating change and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with C-suite executives and senior leadership to drive strategic roadmap prioritization and execution across multiple agile development teams, ensuring timely delivery, alignment with business objectives, and clear communication of overall project health
• Serve as the primary point of contact across engineering, product, and internal stakeholders
• Proactively identify delivery risks, capacity constraints, and technical bottlenecks; develop mitigation plans in partnership with cross-functional leadership
• Maintain reporting dashboards, team metrics, visualizations such as GANTT charts, and identify opportunities for workflow automation to streamline these tasks
• Define and manage project timelines, roadmaps, and milestones, aligning with business objectives and technical constraints
• Own deliverables and tasks based on a fixed cadence each week around project reporting and overall project health
• Support periodic reviews by audit teams, compliance teams, and other risk-related functions that occur on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis
• Champion the needs of agile teams, remove blockers, and foster an environment of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Foster an engaging work environment where team members feel motivated and inspired to do their best work every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees