Technology Project Manager - Design Technology

DLR Group•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group’s Design Technology team advances the digital practice of design across our integrated architecture, engineering, and interiors teams. The team supports and develops the technologies, standards, workflows, and tools that enable our designers to work more effectively and solve increasingly complex challenges. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in digital practice, research and development, and client-facing digital services, with capabilities spanning BIM, computational design, reality capture, GIS, automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital review, connected BIM, and design visualization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technology, information systems, business, or a related field
At least 5 years of professional experience managing IT, software development, or technology implementation projects
Experience gathering and documenting business and technical requirements, including user stories and acceptance criteria
Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
Experience collaborating with software development teams and technical stakeholders
Proficiency with project and work management platforms such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Planner, or similar tools
Experience with wireframing, process mapping, or diagramming tools such as Figma, Visio, Miro, or similar
Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate multiple perspectives and develop practical solutions
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing enterprise-wide technology programs or software solutions
Experience leading cross-functional teams or coordinating work across multiple stakeholder groups
Familiarity with architecture, interior design, engineering, or other design-industry workflows
Familiarity with technologies and platforms commonly used in the AEC industry, including Revit, Rhino, BIM, or related tools
PMP, ITIL, or ITSM certification
Agile or product management certification, such as PMI-ACP, CSPO, or equivalent
Experience with product discovery, product ownership, or minimum viable product definition
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

Responsibilities

Partner with architects, interior designers, engineers, and practice leaders to understand workflows, challenges, and opportunities for new or improved technology solutions
Define project goals, problem statements, requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for Design Technology initiatives
Develop project scope, schedules, resource needs, and delivery plans while identifying trade-offs related to cost, timing, and functionality
Create development-ready project packages, including user workflows, wireframes or mockups, data requirements, dependencies, and supporting documentation
Collaborate with software developers early in the process to validate technical feasibility, clarify requirements, and support project estimating
Identify project risks and dependencies across IT, data, security, and other business functions and develop appropriate mitigation plans
Serve as the primary point of contact for requirements clarification as projects move from discovery and design into development
Coordinate user acceptance testing, release readiness, stakeholder communication, and launch activities
Manage changes in project scope and communicate impacts to timelines, resources, and delivery expectations
Establish and maintain project management, requirements, and documentation standards while supporting team members in managing smaller technology initiatives