Technical Project Manager (R&D/AI) ($90,000-$110,000)

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have hands-on coding experience and a comprehensive understanding of multi-platform development, leveraging languages and frameworks such as Go, PHP, Python, JavaScript and related technologies—all hosted on AWS

• This role requires an exceptional communicator and cross-functional team player who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders

• A strong sense of ownership and a drive to thrive in a fast-paced startup, with the ability to handle evolving responsibilities and pivot quickly as priorities shift

• Proven experience as a software engineer with hands-on coding abilities and familiarity with a variety of programming languages and frameworks

• 3+ years of experience in technical project management, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment, managing diverse engineering teams and projects

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager (R&D) with a strong foundation in software engineering to coordinate engineering efforts across our R&D and AI efforts

• In this role, you will be responsible for driving the interaction between multiple teams to ensure cohesive and high-quality product delivery

• ll be responsible for prioritizing and defining requirements, translating stakeholder goals into detailed Jira tickets, and fostering seamless communication across various engineering teams

• Own the prioritization and alignment of engineering efforts across multiple teams, from web and mobile applications to backend and cloud infrastructure

• Own the implementation, from conception through sunsetting

• The TPM will be responsible for decisions and impacts including architecture, API specs, design implementation and communication

• Break down stakeholder needs into actionable Jira tickets, clearly outlining technical requirements for each project

• Act as the primary point of contact between engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders to ensure that development aligns with business objectives and timelines

• Contribute to high-level product strategy by identifying opportunities, anticipating challenges, and aligning efforts across the company to optimize resource use and impact

• Foster an Agile environment, implementing best practices for planning, and team communication, to ensure efficient and effective execution of development tasks

Full Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager (R&D) with a strong foundation in software engineering to coordinate engineering efforts across our R&D and AI efforts.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the interaction between multiple teams to ensure cohesive and high-quality product delivery.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on coding experience and a comprehensive understanding of multi-platform development, leveraging languages and frameworks such as Go, PHP, Python, JavaScript and related technologies—all hosted on AWS.

This role requires an exceptional communicator and cross-functional team player who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As the Technical Project Manager, you?ll be responsible for prioritizing and defining requirements, translating stakeholder goals into detailed Jira tickets, and fostering seamless communication across various engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the prioritization and alignment of engineering efforts across multiple teams, from web and mobile applications to backend and cloud infrastructure.

• Own the implementation, from conception through sunsetting. The TPM will be responsible for decisions and impacts including architecture, API specs, design implementation and communication.

• Break down stakeholder needs into actionable Jira tickets, clearly outlining technical requirements for each project.

• Act as the primary point of contact between engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders to ensure that development aligns with business objectives and timelines.

• Contribute to high-level product strategy by identifying opportunities, anticipating challenges, and aligning efforts across the company to optimize resource use and impact.

• Foster an Agile environment, implementing best practices for planning, and team communication, to ensure efficient and effective execution of development tasks.

Required Qualifications

• A strong sense of ownership and a drive to thrive in a fast-paced startup, with the ability to handle evolving responsibilities and pivot quickly as priorities shift.

• Proven experience as a software engineer with hands-on coding abilities and familiarity with a variety of programming languages and frameworks.

• Proficiency in any combination of Go, PHP, Python, JavaScript, and AWS is highly preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in technical project management, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment, managing diverse engineering teams and projects.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.

• Experience in video streaming and/or DRM (Digital Rights Management)