Technical Project Manager - Temporary Worker

dentsu•USA - Remote - New Jersey, NJ

5d•$66 - $88•Hybrid

About The Position

The TEMPORARY Technical Project Manager is the operational execution leader for Adobe Experience Cloud implementation workstreams for our Healthcare client. This role serves as the bridge between solution architecture, delivery teams, and engagement leadership. The role owns day-to-day delivery coordination, sprint planning and execution, dependency management, and risk mitigation for assigned technical workstreams, ensuring that architectural designs are built as intended, on time, on budget, and to quality standards. This role requires in-office presence 3x per week at client offices in Plainsboro, NJ. The role combines deep technical fluency with hands-on project management discipline, managing teams of 5-15 technical professionals, coordinating across distributed teams and time zones, removing blockers, and driving measurable progress against sprint commitments. The role translates technical complexity into clear status communication for stakeholders while maintaining the trust and engagement of the delivery team. Essentially, this role operates at the intersection of technical execution and stakeholder clarity—converting solution designs into built, tested, deployed capabilities while keeping teams coordinated, risks visible, and stakeholders informed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
4+ years of technical project management experience in software development, systems integration, or consulting delivery
2+ years of hands-on experience managing Adobe Experience Cloud or comparable enterprise technology implementations
Proven track record managing technical teams of 5-15+ professionals across multiple disciplines
Experience working in agile and hybrid delivery environments
Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-workstream technical projects with dependencies across teams
Working knowledge of Adobe Experience Cloud: hands-on familiarity with at least 2-3 of AEM, Experience Platform, Journey Optimizer, Analytics, or comparable platforms
Understanding of data architecture, APIs, integrations, and cloud infrastructure; able to discuss technical trade-offs with engineers and architects
Comfort with technical concepts (data models, identity resolution, performance optimization, governance) without requiring hand-holding
Familiarity with modern development practices: version control, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, observability
Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe); ability to apply appropriately to delivery context
Expertise in sprint planning, backlog management, capacity planning, and velocity tracking
Proficiency in project management tools: Jira, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, Asana, or similar
Strong estimation discipline: ability to assess complexity, identify estimation risks, and adjust plans accordingly
Dependency tracking and risk management: maintain clarity on blockers and escalate with urgency
Metrics-driven mindset: establish KPIs, track performance, and use data to drive team improvement
Timeline and budget accountability: manage workstream spend and forecast, avoid cost overruns
Proven ability to lead diverse technical teams; build trust, foster collaboration, and hold people accountable
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical complexity for non-technical stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills: comfort navigating personalities, managing conflict, and building relationships across organizational lines
Coaching mindset: ability to mentor junior team members and help them grow into stronger technical professionals
Presence and credibility: command respect from both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking; ability to decompose complex challenges and drive to resolution
Comfort with ambiguity; ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information
Resilience under pressure; ability to maintain clarity and composure when facing timeline pressure or scope conflicts
Proactive mindset: identify issues early, propose solutions, and drive action without waiting for escalation

Nice To Haves

Direct experience managing Adobe Experience Cloud implementation workstreams (AEM migrations, AEP data implementations, AJO orchestration, CJA analytics)
Adobe Certified Professional or Developer certification
Experience in a consultancy, systems integrator, or services firm delivering large-scale technology programs
Project management certification (PMI, Scaled Agile, or similar)
Hands-on technical background (prior role as engineer, architect, or technical lead)
Experience managing distributed, global teams across time zones
Experience with change management and organizational adoption strategies
Familiarity with healthcare, pharmaceutical, financial services, or other regulated industries

Responsibilities

Own sprint planning for assigned workstream(s); break down solution architecture and epics into well-defined stories and tasks with clear acceptance criteria
Conduct rigorous story estimation with the delivery team; flag scope concerns and dependencies early
Maintain backlog discipline: prioritize work, manage scope changes, track velocity, and adapt plans based on delivery reality
Drive daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; ensure ceremonies are efficient and action-oriented
Track sprint metrics: velocity, on-time delivery, defect escape rate, rework; identify trends and coaching opportunities
Manage sprint-to-sprint continuity: document decisions, carry forward blockers, and maintain momentum across sprints
Lead matrixed technical teams spanning engineers, data engineers, architects, QA, and other specialists; foster collaboration and accountability
Clarify technical requirements and design intent for the team; reduce ambiguity and unnecessary back-and-forth with architects or clients
Conduct regular 1:1s with team members; understand capacity, concerns, and growth opportunities; provide coaching and feedback
Coordinate across geographies and time zones; ensure synchronization and clear handoff protocols for distributed work
Maintain a comprehensive view of workstream dependencies: cross-team, cross-engagement, vendor, and client-side
Identify and escalate blockers early; propose workarounds or mitigation strategies; drive resolution with urgency
Coordinate dependencies across parallel workstreams; align timing and handoffs to prevent downstream delays
Facilitate cross-team sync meetings when dependencies require real-time coordination or decision-making
Track high-risk dependencies; flag to engagement leadership for escalation if resolution is stalled
Define and enforce acceptance criteria for all deliverables; ensure quality is non-negotiable
Conduct or facilitate code/design reviews; ensure work aligns with architectural intent and technical standards
Partner with QA to ensure comprehensive test coverage; identify and track defects; manage rework efficiently
Maintain visibility into technical debt and architectural risks; escalate issues that threaten delivery or future maintainability
Track and report on quality metrics: defect rates, escape rate, rework percentage; identify systemic issues
Maintain clear visibility into workstream health: track deliverables, timeline, budget, and team capacity
Report progress to engagement leadership weekly; flag risks, issues, and decisions requiring escalation
Implement early warning systems: identify slippage indicators and intervene before issues compound
Maintain a live risk and issue register; assess impact and probability; facilitate mitigation planning
Communicate transparently about timeline and scope trade-offs; help leadership make informed decisions
Conduct postmortems on slippages or quality issues; capture lessons and prevent recurrence
Serve as primary communication conduit between delivery team and engagement leadership/client stakeholders
Provide clear, jargon-free status updates for non-technical stakeholders; translate technical complexity into business terms
Set and manage expectations on timeline, scope, and quality; be honest about constraints and trade-offs
Facilitate design reviews and demo sessions with clients; ensure feedback is captured and prioritized appropriately
Address stakeholder questions and concerns with urgency; escalate unresolved issues to engagement leadership
Build credibility through consistent, transparent communication
Manage interactions with Adobe Professional Services, Adobe Support, and other vendors; track SLAs and escalate unresponsive support
Stay current on Adobe product capabilities, roadmap, and best practices; ensure team leverages new features appropriately
Advocate for tooling and infrastructure improvements; gather team feedback on pain points and efficiency barriers
Support technical team in Adobe platform training, certification, and skill development