Technical Project Manager in Beaverton, Oregon - #72400 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72400

Technical Project Manager
Our client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead execution across software and firmware development initiatives within a highly collaborative product environment. This role will focus on driving alignment, improving processes, and helping cross-functional teams maintain momentum through fast-paced and evolving development cycles. The ideal candidate is a hands-on project leader who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building structure where needed, and can effectively bridge communication between engineering, product, design, and quality teams.

This role is on-site in Beaverton, Oregon.

Technical Project Manager Responsibilities

• Lead execution and coordination of software and firmware development projects across cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog prioritization, bug triage, and agile delivery activities within JIRA.
• Build, refine, and improve project management processes to support evolving team and product needs.
• Drive accountability by tracking action items, timelines, deliverables, and project dependencies.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, working sessions, and stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment and forward progress.
• Partner closely with engineering, QA, product, and design teams to clarify priorities and resolve roadblocks.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and process inefficiencies early while proactively driving solutions.
• Maintain clear project documentation, status updates, and communication materials to support execution transparency.
• Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to support decision-making and alignment.
• Support development efforts tied to integrated hardware, firmware, mobile applications, or connected product ecosystems.
• Contribute to a collaborative, action-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Technical Project Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as an IT or Technical Project Manager within software and firmware development environments.
• Strong experience serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or technical delivery lead.
• Proven experience supporting software and firmware development lifecycles in agile environments.
• Advanced proficiency with JIRA for backlog management, sprint planning, issue tracking, and workflow optimization.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, project execution frameworks, and cross-functional team coordination.
• Experience building or improving operational processes in environments without established playbooks or structures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, design, and QA teams.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive projects forward with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
• Experience working alongside engineers and understanding technical development workflows highly preferred.
• Familiarity with mobile applications, cloud technologies, firmware development, or hardware-integrated products is highly desired.
• Experience supporting embedded systems, robotics, wearables, or mechatronics-related development efforts is a plus.
• Prior experience within innovation, R&D, or fast-moving product development environments strongly preferred.
• Previous experience supporting major consumer brands or enterprise product organizations is a plus.

Compensation: Up to $55.63/hr. (DOE)

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