Technical Project Manager
About The Position
The Technical Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of software and research-informatics projects within the lab. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, software developers, and research staff, this position owns the team's Agile process end to end—managing the backlog, running sprint ceremonies, and translating research and technical requirements into well-scoped implementation tickets. The role also serves as the primary point of contact for external collaborators and partner institutions on NIH-funded projects, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and reporting obligations are met on schedule. The ideal candidate is a technically fluent project manager and an excellent communicator who can move comfortably between deeply technical discussions with engineers and high-level coordination with external stakeholders and program officers. This is a senior staff position that operates with significant independence and judgment. This position is contingent upon continued funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience (e.g., computer science, engineering, informatics, life sciences, or a related field).
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience in a software development, research computing, or technical environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience running Agile/Scrum processes and managing technical backlogs.
- Fluency in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and experience acting as Scrum Master or Agile lead.
- Strong technical literacy—able to read and reason about software architecture, data pipelines, and code enough to write precise tickets and hold credible conversations with engineers (coding is not a requirement of the role).
- Hands-on experience with project/issue-tracking tools such as Jira, GitHub/GitLab, ClickUp, or Asana.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder or multi-site projects; familiarity with NIH-funded or grant-based projects and reporting is strongly preferred.
- Highly organized and self-directed, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across concurrent projects.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree is strongly preferred.
- PMP certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Agile process ownership: facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives; maintain velocity, burndown, and other delivery metrics to keep the team on track.
- Ticket and backlog management: translate research goals and technical requirements into clear, well-scoped, and prioritized implementation tickets; maintain the project board and ensure acceptance criteria are defined and met.
- External project & NIH coordination: serve as primary liaison to partner institutions and multi-site collaborators; track grant milestones and deliverables, coordinate cross-team dependencies, and support progress reporting to NIH program officers.
- Communication & stakeholder management: produce status updates, project plans, and timelines; run cross-functional meetings; and keep the PI, team, and external partners aligned on scope, risks, and priorities.
- Process improvement & documentation: refine team workflows and tooling, maintain project documentation and standards, and onboard new contributors to the team's processes.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Exceptional tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services
- Flexible work options
- Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
