Technical Project Manager
About The Position
Easter Seals Greater Houston serves people with disabilities and their families across the Houston area. Our BridgingApps program helps people with disabilities, families and the professionals who support them find and use technology that improves daily life. BridgingApps runs several websites and web apps used by families and professionals in Texas and beyond. We're looking for a Technical Project Manager (contract) to lead our digital products from plan to launch and beyond. You'll work with our long-time development partner, program leaders and internal teams to deliver projects on time and on budget. You'll also keep our systems healthy, secure and ready for what's next, including the smart use of AI.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years managing web or software development projects.
- Hands-on experience with Agile methods, preferably Scrum.
- Experience managing outside vendors or contractors, including scope, deliverables and invoices.
- Working understanding of web-based system architecture, cloud hosting and relational databases.
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Strong organization skills and the ability to manage several projects at once.
Nice To Haves
- Scrum or project management certification (PSM, CSM or PMP).
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, including cloud migrations such as AWS to Azure.
- Familiarity with WordPress, .NET, Angular or React/Next.js, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
- Experience using AI tools in software development or operations.
- Knowledge of digital accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Experience in a nonprofit or with grant-funded projects, including grant reporting.
- Experience with disability services, assistive technology or health and human services.
- Experience building maintenance plans and test/release processes.
Responsibilities
- Plan projects: set goals and scope, build work breakdowns, schedules and budgets.
- Run delivery using Agile/Scrum, and keep staff and vendors on track.
- Manage development vendors, contracts and invoices, and lead vendor transitions.
- Explain technology choices to leadership in plain language, including AI, databases, web architecture and system conversions.
- Own the maintenance strategy for our websites and apps across test and production environments.
- Improve business processes and support grant writing with technical content.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
