Technical Project Manager

Optimus Technologies•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$118,275 - $127,500•Onsite

About The Position

Optimus Technologies is seeking a Technical Project Manager to coordinate Engineering projects from concept through production release, and Vector System implementations and SMARTFuel installations from contract close through in-service. The role organizes project work to ensure deadlines and commitments are met, using rigorous planning and schedule management alongside strong interpersonal skills. The Project Manager will help a small, multi-hat team stay focused amid competing priorities and will refine existing tools, templates, and workflows as the products and team evolve. Serving as the hub between Engineering and the rest of the company, the Technical Project Manager works closely with customer-facing teams that own customer relationships. The role translates customer and product requirements into clear, executable plans and requires sound judgment, candid communication, and the ability to navigate competing interests and situations outside established processes. The position is full-time and salaried, pays $118,275–$127,500 per year, includes benefits, is predominantly in-office, and requires travel to support installations and field activities.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years managing engineering, hardware, manufacturing, vehicle upfit, or industrial equipment projects from concept through delivery.
Familiarity with the product development lifecycle, including design reviews, prototyping, testing and validation, and engineering change management.
Working knowledge of production workflows, build scheduling, and supply chain lead times in a manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, budget, and deadlines.
Experience growing and adapting project management processes or systems in a small or rapidly growing organization, using a practical, right-sized approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of influencing without direct authority and keeping multi-hat teams aligned across competing priorities.
Ability to stay organized, calm, and decisive while managing multiple projects amid ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools, such as ClickUp, Asana, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
Passion for alternative energy solutions.
Ability to work in outdoor, warehouse, and shop conditions and adapt to changing workloads, conditions, and environments.
Flexibility with hours of operation.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a technical discipline, or Project Management preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification desired.
Experience in a start-up or rapid-growth environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to execute project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables aligned with organizational goals, keeping a small, multi-hat team focused on priorities.
Manage engineering projects and deliverables, including design milestones, drawings and documentation, bills of materials, and engineering change orders, ensuring they are complete, approved, and on schedule.
Keep projects moving through shifting priorities and incomplete information by identifying obstacles early, proposing solutions, and escalating thoughtfully when needed.
Build and maintain critical-path project schedules, such as Gantt charts, and proactively collaborate to identify and mitigate risks and internal bottlenecks.
Work with Engineering, Production, and Field Service to translate customer commitments into Engineering deliverables, build plans, production sequencing, and installation schedules that meet agreed-upon in-service dates.
Serve as the internal point of contact for project status and provide Sales and other customer-facing teams with accurate timelines, progress updates, and risk information to share with customers.
Ensure builds and installations meet internal and external quality standards, and coordinate final acceptance and handoff to ongoing support.
Provide leadership with timely updates on project status, risks, and pending issues.
Maintain project documentation and turn lessons learned from active implementations into repeatable processes that help teammates work effectively and prevent future issues.