IT Technical Project Manager

8d256fa4-be53-4c3d-8e4e-f23a21b69252 • Virginia Beach, VA

12d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Paradigm, Inc. is seeking a skilled, hands-on Technical Project Manager to lead technology initiatives from concept through successful implementation. This role involves working directly with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership to shape systems and technology supporting company growth. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of delivery, anticipate risks, manage competing priorities, influence decisions, and keep complex initiatives moving forward. This position is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience managing technical or IT projects, including ownership of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading projects through the entire lifecycle, from initiation and planning through implementation and closeout.
• Hands-on experience using Agile, Waterfall, and/or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and change control.
• Experience managing vendors, external partners, and third-party technology implementations.
• Experience coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT), implementation activities, and stakeholder readiness.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, enterprise applications, systems integrations, and technology implementation processes.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Experience establishing or working within project management standards, governance frameworks, and reporting processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, resolve competing priorities, and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work for prolonged periods at a desk and computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements, including background and drug screening.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
• Agile/Scrum certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe.
• Experience managing technology projects involving software development, SaaS platforms, enterprise systems, or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Microsoft-based environments, .NET applications, SQL Server, Azure, or enterprise integrations.
• Experience with ERP implementations, APIs, data integrations, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Background in higher education technology, manufacturing operations, e-commerce, fulfillment, or regulated environments.
• Experience developing or improving PMO practices, project governance, or organizational project management standards.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline or ITIL Foundation certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional IT projects through the full lifecycle, including initiation, requirements, planning, execution, testing, deployment, and post-implementation transition.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies based on the needs of each initiative.
• Take accountability for project outcomes, proactively addressing challenges and ensuring commitments are met.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while balancing priorities, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Identify, assess, document, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies before they impact delivery.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and communicate financial impacts or variances.
• Establish and maintain effective change control processes to evaluate scope adjustments, schedule impacts, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources, external vendors, and third-party implementation partners.
• Maintain clear project documentation, decision logs, status reporting, and escalation procedures.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between IT, Product Development, Manufacturing, Operations, Client Services, Sales, and executive leadership.
• Translate technical requirements and challenges into clear, actionable information for business stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, facilitate decisions, resolve competing priorities, and build alignment across departments.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level project updates, presentations, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Influence outcomes and drive accountability across teams without relying on direct reporting authority.
• Partner with software developers, infrastructure teams, business users, and vendors to deliver system enhancements and new technology solutions.
• Coordinate system integrations, enterprise applications, client-facing platforms, and operational technology initiatives.
• Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT), including planning, stakeholder coordination, defect tracking, issue resolution, and readiness for deployment.
• Support change management, training coordination, implementation readiness, and successful handoffs to operational teams.
• Ensure project execution aligns with applicable security, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Help establish, maintain, and improve IT project management standards, templates, reporting, and governance.
• Promote consistent project planning, documentation, accountability, and performance measurement.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, resource utilization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned, project retrospectives, and performance analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Retirement plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Paid sick leave and annual leave.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level