Technical Project Manager- Dallas, TX
Company: Photon
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $37,000 - $132,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: 2026-02-24
About this role
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Technical Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex software initiatives. You will be the bridge between high-level business strategy and technical execution, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and can confidently lead engineering teams through technical hurdles while managing stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- **Project Lifecycle Management:** Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- **Agile Leadership:** Lead Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives) and maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog.
- **Technical Roadmap & Strategy:** Translate complex technical requirements into actionable project plans and milestones.
- **Risk Mitigation:** Proactively identify technical risks and bottlenecks; develop contingency plans to keep projects on track.
- **Resource Orchestration:** Manage cross-functional resource allocation across DevOps, Backend, Frontend, and QA teams.
- **Communication & Reporting:** Provide transparent, data-driven updates on project health, velocity, and burn-down charts to executive leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall hybrids.
- Strong grasp of Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure), Microservices, and API integrations.
- Mastery of Jira, Confluence, MS Project.
- Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and technical storytelling.
- Ability to interpret DORA metrics and engineering velocity to drive improvements.
The Project Management Lifecycle Preferred Qualifications
- **Certifications:** PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
- **Engineering Background:** Previous experience as a Software Engineer or System ...