Technical Project Manager

Ippon Technologies•Richmond, VA

1d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ippon is seeking a driven Technical Project Manager to support cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact technology solutions. This individual will be responsible for day-to-day project delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering timelines, business goals, and stakeholder expectations. From planning, through execution, and closure, the Technical Project Manager plays a key role in driving structure amid ambiguity, fostering team collaboration, and keeping projects on track, on time, and on budget. The ideal candidate is driven, organized, and a strong communicator with a passion for becoming a trusted partner to both clients and internal teams.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading technical projects from inception to completion, ideally in a consulting capacity
3+ years of experience working closely with product development teams in an Agile environment
Proven experience with enterprise-wide dependency management
Demonstrated success managing both Agile and Waterfall projects, including complex cross-functional efforts
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. Miro, Notion, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets, etc.)
Proven ability to drive project progress, decisions, as well as conflict resolution

Nice To Haves

Bachelorâs degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience leading Data-centric and Cloud/DevOps projects that drive business transformation and modernization, leveraging Snowflake and AWS technologies
Familiarity with enterprise-scale software development lifecycle and associated processes
Previous experience in Financial Services or other regulated industries
Experience driving continuous improvement in communication, tooling, and release management practices
Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or Prince2

Responsibilities

Build and maintain detailed project plans that align product roadmaps, engineering timelines, and business goals
Drive day-to-day delivery operations, including milestone tracking, risk and dependency management, and coordination of key events (e.g., end-to-end testing, UAT, and production releases)
Identify and mitigate project risks early, developing contingency plans to maintain momentum and avoid blockers
Ensure delivery adheres to Ipponâs delivery playbook; contribute to continuous improvement in tools, templates, and internal processes (e.g., Jira, Confluence, dashboards)
Partner with product/business owners and tech lead during initial discovery to clarify scope, define objectives, and build a prioritized backlog.
Facilitates workshops with the team to refine requirements, capture user stories, and establish acceptance criteria.
Serve as the connective tissue between product, engineering, architecture, and leadership
Provide clear, proactive, and timely communication around project status, blockers, KPIs, and mitigation strategies
Lead structured release planning and go/no-go decision-making across client and internal teams
Proactively resolve delivery blockers by fostering collaboration across functions
Champion structure in ambiguous environments by identifying gaps and driving alignment
Guide effective meetings and ensure the right voices are heard to move decisions forward
Build trust and strong working relationships with client stakeholders and project teams
Promote Ipponâs brand through exceptional client experience and by contributing to thought leadership, events, or internal knowledge sharing
Drive project closeout activities, including retrospectives, documentation, and capturing success stories and lessons learned to inform future engagements
Leverage curiosity and innovation, asking the right questions to uncover needs, anticipate challenges, and drive engagement success