Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Columbia MD (Onsite)
Duration: Full Time
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to lead complex technology projects involving application modernization enterprise system design and software development. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of project management expertise and technical depth with experience guiding teams through end-to-end delivery of large-scale initiatives.
Key Responsibilities - Own project delivery across multiple workstreams ensuring on-time within-budget and high-quality outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership on projects involving Java/.NET development SQL Server database design and system architecture.
- Guide modernization initiatives including Mainframe migration projects (e.g. Mainframe-to-Java ).
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to design scalable secure and performant solutions.
- Define and manage project scope schedules risks and deliverables using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
- Communicate effectively with business stakeholders technology teams and leadership to ensure alignment.
- Guide modernization initiatives including Mainframe migration projects (e.g. Mainframe-to-Java).
- Conduct architecture reviews provide technical direction and support engineering best practices.
- Manage cross-functional teams (onshore/offshore) and foster collaboration across diverse technology domains.
Required Skills & Experience - 10 years of IT experience with proven success as a Technical Project Manager.
- Strong expertise in Java and/ technologies SQL Server and system/database design.
- Experience leading modernization projects preferably including Mainframe-to-Java migration.
- Understanding of enterprise architecture integration patterns and cloud adoption (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and actionable plans.
- Exposure to microservices APIs and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Experience with DevOps practices (CI/CD Git Jenkins etc.).
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering or related field (masters preferred).
- Project Management certifications such as PMP PMI-ACP or CSM are strongly preferred.
- Additional technical certifications in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or enterprise architecture are a plus.