Technical Project Manager Jobs
Technical Project Manager jobs are open across technology, healthcare, finance, and defense, from associate to senior and program director level, with specializations in Agile delivery, infrastructure, and software development lifecycle management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Technical Project Manager (Software & Robotics Programs)
Location: North Reading, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the execution of complex software and robotics programs. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering teams to drive roadmap execution, feature delivery, release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and program health tracking. This role requires a hands-on leader who can bring structure to complex initiatives, remove blockers, and ensure predictable delivery across multiple cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end execution of software projects from requirements gathering through release and post-launch support.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths.
- Partner with software engineering teams to define requirements, acceptance criteria, delivery timelines, and priorities.
- Coordinate feature delivery and roadmap execution across multiple engineering workstreams.
- Manage release schedules, readiness reviews, launch activities, and follow-up actions.
- Track project health through dashboards, KPIs, SLAs, risk registers, dependency trackers, and status reports.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, mitigation plans, and key decisions.
- Identify and proactively resolve project risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies.
- Facilitate planning sessions, dependency reviews, risk assessments, and release readiness meetings.
- Drive accountability and alignment across software, firmware, systems, controls, QA, operations, and support teams.
- Support technical discussions, delivery planning, estimation reviews, and execution trade-offs.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Technical Program/Project Management experience supporting software engineering teams.
- Proven experience delivering software products, platforms, or technical programs.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including scope, schedule, risk, dependency, and stakeholder management.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams with complex technical dependencies.
- Strong communication, leadership reporting, and escalation management skills.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
- Strong ownership mindset with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in robotics, automation, autonomous systems, industrial automation, or embedded software environments.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycles, firmware, controls systems, simulation, perception, planning, or distributed systems.
- Experience managing release governance, launch readiness, incident management, and postmortem activities.
- Proven track record of recovering at-risk projects through effective planning and stakeholder alignment.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Asana, Aha!, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Job Title: Technical Project Manager (Software & Robotics Programs)
Location: North Reading, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the execution of complex software and robotics programs. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering teams to drive roadmap execution, feature delivery, release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and program health tracking. This role requires a hands-on leader who can bring structure to complex initiatives, remove blockers, and ensure predictable delivery across multiple cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end execution of software projects from requirements gathering through release and post-launch support.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths.
- Partner with software engineering teams to define requirements, acceptance criteria, delivery timelines, and priorities.
- Coordinate feature delivery and roadmap execution across multiple engineering workstreams.
- Manage release schedules, readiness reviews, launch activities, and follow-up actions.
- Track project health through dashboards, KPIs, SLAs, risk registers, dependency trackers, and status reports.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, mitigation plans, and key decisions.
- Identify and proactively resolve project risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies.
- Facilitate planning sessions, dependency reviews, risk assessments, and release readiness meetings.
- Drive accountability and alignment across software, firmware, systems, controls, QA, operations, and support teams.
- Support technical discussions, delivery planning, estimation reviews, and execution trade-offs.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Technical Program/Project Management experience supporting software engineering teams.
- Proven experience delivering software products, platforms, or technical programs.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including scope, schedule, risk, dependency, and stakeholder management.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams with complex technical dependencies.
- Strong communication, leadership reporting, and escalation management skills.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
- Strong ownership mindset with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in robotics, automation, autonomous systems, industrial automation, or embedded software environments.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycles, firmware, controls systems, simulation, perception, planning, or distributed systems.
- Experience managing release governance, launch readiness, incident management, and postmortem activities.
- Proven track record of recovering at-risk projects through effective planning and stakeholder alignment.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Asana, Aha!, Tableau, or similar platforms.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon363
- Google198
- Apple168
- CVS Health99
- NVIDIA81
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software1,133
- Electronics & Hardware301
- Consulting & Professional Services280
- Banking & Financial Services156
- Healthcare & Medical Services153
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical project manager jobs.
- 5+ years managing technical projects end to end, including planning, execution, and delivery
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred or required
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Project
- Experience with Agile and Scrum frameworks, including sprint planning and retrospectives
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across engineering, product, and executive audiences
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Technical Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the delivery method
Many technical project manager postings specify Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery. Pull the exact methodology from the job description and match it in your resume summary and bullet points so your application clears automated screening filters.
Quantify scope, not just outcomes
Hiring managers want to see budget size, team headcount, and timeline length, not just that a project shipped. Replace vague phrases like 'led cross-functional team' with specifics like 'coordinated six engineers across two time zones over nine months.'
Highlight domain knowledge for the industry
A technical project manager role in healthtech expects familiarity with HIPAA constraints and EHR integrations. One in fintech expects knowledge of compliance cycles. Name the domain explicitly in your summary so recruiters can match you to their sector quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists technical project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a project narrative for interviews
Most technical project manager interviews use a structured behavioral format built around one or two flagship projects. Choose a project where you resolved a scope change, a stakeholder conflict, or a technical blocker, and rehearse it end to end before every interview.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify how many concurrent projects you will own, whether you have budget authority, and who owns the technical roadmap. Ambiguity in scope creates burnout faster than a lower base salary does.
Technical Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most technical project managers?
The companies hiring the most technical project managers right now include Amazon, Google, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in technology services, defense contracting, and large financial institutions.
How many technical project manager jobs are remote?
About 28% of technical project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting strong employer demand for distributed delivery leadership. Roles tied to software development and cloud infrastructure tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions in hardware, manufacturing, and government contracting more often require an on-site presence.
How do you become a technical project manager?
Start by building a foundation in a technical discipline such as software engineering, IT operations, or systems administration, then move into a coordination or lead role on a project team. Earning a PMP certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most technical project managers transition from a technical individual contributor role by taking on cross-functional coordination responsibilities before formally moving into the title.
Can you get hired as a technical project manager with little or no direct experience?
You can move into a technical project manager role without the title if you document project coordination work you have already done, such as leading a sprint, running a release, or managing a vendor relationship. Target associate or junior technical project manager roles, or look for companies that hire project coordinators with a defined path to the full manager title. A PMP certification or Scrum Master credential helps offset limited formal experience.
What does the technical project manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your delivery methodology and tool experience, followed by a hiring manager conversation about a specific project you have led. Later rounds usually include a panel interview with engineering leads and product stakeholders, and sometimes a case study or written exercise asking you to scope a project or resolve a delivery conflict. Reference checks are common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to technical project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to technical project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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