Technical Project Manager

Description

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Local Business Partner and a global leader in process systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join our fast-paced, customer-oriented team in Schaumburg, IL. The successful candidate will lead the full lifecycle of cross-functional technology projects—partnering closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand needs, develop scalable strategies, and deliver business-critical solutions. In this role, you will blend technical fluency, program leadership, and business insight to guide project teams through execution, testing, and adoption. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional facilitation and problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering measurable outcomes.

Technical Project Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, and issues to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid) to manage diverse technical initiatives.
• Coordinate and align internal and external resources across functions and geographies to ensure accountability and delivery.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects with on-time, on-budget delivery and defined success criteria.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights and executive-ready reporting.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure alignment across all stakeholder groups.
• Build credibility and trust across departments through clear, consistent communication.
• Partner with engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and platform teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Understand architectural and system design concepts to guide technical discussions and anticipate delivery risks.
• Define, document, and manage functional and non-functional requirements in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
• Leverage tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and MS Project to manage project deliverables, monitor milestones, and report on KPIs.
• Support test planning, UAT coordination, and defect triage; ensure QA processes are followed through go-live and post-deployment stabilization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and SMEs to plan and support end-user training, including identifying needs, developing materials, and scheduling sessions to ensure adoption.
• Partner with business stakeholders and leadership to support change management efforts, including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and adoption strategy aligned to project goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and support tool/platform evaluations, demos, and implementation planning.
• Coach project teams and champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaborative execution.
• Continuously refine PMO best practices and support project intake, scoring, and governance.
• Identify and address process bottlenecks; promote lean, scalable workflows.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
• Lead post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned efforts to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Technical Project Manager Required Qualifications:                                           

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management and business analysis
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects involving enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, or workflow platforms)
• Strong understanding of SDLC, including Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience writing functional specifications, user stories, and visual documentation
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and complex issues with minimal direction
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Technical Project Manager Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or ScrumMaster certification
• Experience with Salesforce, IFS, or Microsoft platforms
• Exposure to vendor selection, SaaS implementations, or systems integration

Technical Project Manager Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours on a computer

Technical Project Manager Pay:

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