Technical Project Manager – Delivery Lead

Coates Group

. Execute software development/delivery squads and projects day to day .

Posted 9/25/2026contractChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $57 - $65 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise with a focus on delivering complex digital applications on time and within budget. Proficient in Agile and waterfall methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to align technical deliverables with business objectives.

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Project ManagementAgile MethodologySDLC ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologySDLCSolution ArchitectureBudget ManagementRisk ManagementSchedulingResource Capacity PlanningTechnical Project Delivery

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationStakeholder AccountabilityTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CertificationAgile Certification

Industry Keywords

Digital ApplicationsEnterprise SolutionsC-Suite EngagementTechnical Business AnalysisProduct Ownership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute software development/delivery squads and projects day to day
Deliver projects on time, within budget and scope, and with quality
Proactively manage project risks, mitigate risks, identify and escalate project variance
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives
Define and document project deliverables and timelines
Hold stakeholders accountable for their responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and report on squad progress throughout the SDLC and/or project plan
Lead scrum teams, manage sprints and agile cadences, and oversee end-to-end project schedules
Participate in working groups and steering committees
Manage project execution through risk and issue management, monitoring, tracking, reporting, workflow, quality assurance, change, and communication management
Manage cross-stream internal and external project dependencies
Align technical deliverables with business objectives
Review functional specifications, solution design, and user stories to map requirements, identify dependencies, and establish a critical path

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant tertiary qualifications or certifications within Project Management, Agile, and/or IT
7+ years of project management experience delivering complex, enterprise-grade digital applications/solutions
Knowledge of solution architecture for digital solutions
Experience delivering software projects with budgets of $3M+
Experience presenting to senior executive stakeholders (mandatory); exposure to C-suite preferred
Experience delivering technical projects across multiple streams of work
Experience with software project management across all phases of the SDLC, delivering multiple projects from inception to completion
Experience within Agile and waterfall software delivery
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Expert understanding of project management, including scheduling, resource capacity planning, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder management
Solid knowledge of project risk management frameworks
Previous experience as a technical business analyst, product owner, or developer preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a 6+ month on-going contract with benefits
Annual market competitive bonus program
Thrive Program with flexible work options
Dedicated time to prioritize health and wellbeing, including virtual Yoga or meditation sessions
Global Wellness paid day off
Give Back Day
Benefits associated with the ongoing contract