Technical Project Manager Jobs in Florida
Technical Project Manager jobs in Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, healthcare IT, financial services, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from associate project manager through senior and program director. The busiest hiring metros are Tampa, Miami, and Orlando, where anchor employers like Lockheed Martin, AdventHealth, and Citigroup maintain large technical operations and hire continuously. The most sought-after specialties in Florida right now are Agile delivery, cloud infrastructure projects, and healthcare technology implementations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department Description
“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences Technology (DXT). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Disney Vacation Club, Storyliving, and Adventures by Disney.
Team Description:
The DXT team is responsible for digital and physical Guest and Crew experience for all technology and digital-led initiatives.
As a Lead Technical Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through completion. This position reports to the Manager of Technology Project Management.
What You’ll Do:
Strategic Program & Project Leadership
Lead high-priority, multi-site strategic programs and cross-functional projects through the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
Collaborate with engineering teams (Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and leadership) to establish scalable processes that drive success and efficiency across program areas.
Guide and support junior technical project managers throughout the project lifecycle.
Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to align engineering efforts with program goals.
Agile & Operational Excellence
Define, optimize, and manage Agile ceremonies and processes at the team-of-teams level.
Maintain accurate project documentation including scope, RAID logs, plans, and budgets.
Financial & Resource Management
Reconcile actuals, adjust forecasts, and communicate budget updates and billing changes to leadership.
Align resource capacity with project plans and collaborate with managers to balance workload and budget.
Risk, Issue & Scope Management
Anticipate and mitigate risks; manage scope changes and assess impact on timelines and budgets.
Communicate risks, issues, and solutions transparently to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
Lead stakeholder coordination and ensure alignment on goals and timelines.
Own communication plans, manage expectations, and deliver weekly updates, dashboards, and executive presentations.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
7+ years of technical project/program management experience working with technical teams developing enterprise class solutions
General understanding of APIs, services, database technologies, technologist roles and responsibilities, capabilities & platform dependencies, software development lifecycle, engineering and/or product development
Influence and negotiation, communication, professional maturity & organizational savvy, relationship building, dependency mapping
Hands-on experience with practices such as Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid as well as extensive experience with pragmatic blending of styles to facilitate collaboration and delivery
Strong ability to interpret and navigate architectural and technical aspects of complex projects and familiarity with Agile technical practices, DevOps and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD)
Highly organized with exceptional time management and attention to detail
Proven experience managing large-scale budgets and financial oversight
Tools & Technologies:
Office Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, Keynote, Smartsheet
Project Management: MyPPM (Clarity), MyJira
Reporting & Analytics: Power BI
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical project management experience in Commerce or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Agile Certifications ie CSM; ACP; CPO; SAFe; LeSS
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent relevant experience.
#TECHATDISNEY
The hiring range for this position in Celebration, FL is $148,000 - $195,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
Department Description
“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences Technology (DXT). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Disney Vacation Club, Storyliving, and Adventures by Disney.
Team Description:
The DXT team is responsible for digital and physical Guest and Crew experience for all technology and digital-led initiatives.
As a Lead Technical Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through completion. This position reports to the Manager of Technology Project Management.
What You’ll Do:
Strategic Program & Project Leadership
Lead high-priority, multi-site strategic programs and cross-functional projects through the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
Collaborate with engineering teams (Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and leadership) to establish scalable processes that drive success and efficiency across program areas.
Guide and support junior technical project managers throughout the project lifecycle.
Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to align engineering efforts with program goals.
Agile & Operational Excellence
Define, optimize, and manage Agile ceremonies and processes at the team-of-teams level.
Maintain accurate project documentation including scope, RAID logs, plans, and budgets.
Financial & Resource Management
Reconcile actuals, adjust forecasts, and communicate budget updates and billing changes to leadership.
Align resource capacity with project plans and collaborate with managers to balance workload and budget.
Risk, Issue & Scope Management
Anticipate and mitigate risks; manage scope changes and assess impact on timelines and budgets.
Communicate risks, issues, and solutions transparently to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
Lead stakeholder coordination and ensure alignment on goals and timelines.
Own communication plans, manage expectations, and deliver weekly updates, dashboards, and executive presentations.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
7+ years of technical project/program management experience working with technical teams developing enterprise class solutions
General understanding of APIs, services, database technologies, technologist roles and responsibilities, capabilities & platform dependencies, software development lifecycle, engineering and/or product development
Influence and negotiation, communication, professional maturity & organizational savvy, relationship building, dependency mapping
Hands-on experience with practices such as Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid as well as extensive experience with pragmatic blending of styles to facilitate collaboration and delivery
Strong ability to interpret and navigate architectural and technical aspects of complex projects and familiarity with Agile technical practices, DevOps and testing concepts (CI/CD, TDD)
Highly organized with exceptional time management and attention to detail
Proven experience managing large-scale budgets and financial oversight
Tools & Technologies:
Office Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, Keynote, Smartsheet
Project Management: MyPPM (Clarity), MyJira
Reporting & Analytics: Power BI
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical project management experience in Commerce or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Agile Certifications ie CSM; ACP; CPO; SAFe; LeSS
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent relevant experience.
#TECHATDISNEY
The hiring range for this position in Celebration, FL is $148,000 - $195,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
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Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Technical Project Manager Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Blue Origin12
- Stellar Solutions3
- Funnel Leasing2
- NextEra Energy2
- Northrop Grumman2
Top Industries Hiring
- Trucking
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical project manager jobs across Florida.
- PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-accredited program strongly preferred by Florida employers
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related technical field
- Three or more years managing cross-functional technical teams through full project lifecycles
- Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe in a software or infrastructure environment
- Proficiency with project management tools including Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
- Strong stakeholder communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership and technical teams
Technical Project Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical project manager in Florida?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline followed by the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute, which Florida employers reference more consistently than any other credential. Florida has no state-issued license for project managers, so the PMP or the entry-level CAPM carries the most weight. Large Florida employers in defense and healthcare also value domain-specific certifications like CompTIA Project+ or Certified Scrum Master alongside a technical background.
How much do technical project managers make in Florida?
Technical project managers in Florida earn a median of about $98,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,070 for the lowest 10% to over $161,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical project managers in Florida?
Employers hiring technical project managers in Florida right now include Blue Origin, Stellar Solutions, and Funnel Leasing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of defense contractors, hospital systems, and regional banks means demand is spread across industries rather than being driven by a single sector.
Which Florida cities have the most technical project manager jobs?
Florida, Tampa, and Miami account for the largest share of technical project manager openings in Florida. Tampa's fintech and cybersecurity sector drives volume there, Miami pulls demand from healthcare networks and multinational headquarters, and Orlando's mix of defense contractors, hospitality technology firms, and simulation companies sustains steady hiring in and around the metro.
Are there remote technical project manager jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most fields. Technical project managers work primarily in planning, coordination, and communication rather than on a physical job site, making the role well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 62% of technical project manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that pattern. The phases most commonly handled remotely are sprint planning, stakeholder reporting, and documentation, while on-site presence is more typical during go-live or hardware deployment stages.
How can I get hired as a technical project manager in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a technical role into a junior or associate project coordinator position within the same Florida employer. Large healthcare systems like AdventHealth and HCA Florida, as well as defense contractors in the Tampa Bay and Space Coast areas, regularly bring in coordinators from IT support, business analysis, or QA backgrounds. Earning the CAPM from the Project Management Institute before applying, or completing a recognized Scrum Master credential, gives candidates a concrete signal of readiness when their resume lacks direct PM titles.
Where can I find and apply to technical project manager jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to technical project manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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