The Alliant Group

Technical Project Manager

The Alliant Group$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Significant experience in software engineering and architecture before transitioning to project management.
  • Proven track record of leading complex software and technology initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an emphasis on risk management and dependency tracking.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication proficiency.
  • Experience collaborating with distributed teams, specifically in the U.S. and India.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technology projects from inception to completion, translating business goals into actionable plans while managing resources and risks.
  • Facilitate Agile practices including sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives.
  • Track and monitor project progress, team capacity, and release schedules.
  • Provide technical leadership in architectural discussions and solution design reviews.
  • Maintain project roadmaps, architecture diagrams, and related documentation.
  • Proactively manage technical and operational risks while tracking dependencies and blockers.
  • Drive AI and data-focused initiatives with requirements for performance, quality, and scalability.

Benefits

  • 100% employer paid medical and dental premiums for specific coverage options.
  • 401(k) matching plan.
  • Paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Access to onsite gym and group exercise classes.
  • Paid covered parking.
Full Job Description

As aTechnical Project Manager, you willlead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software engineering and technology initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who began their career in software engineering or architecture and has evolved into technicalprojectand delivery leadership.

In this role, you willcombine strong technical knowledge with disciplined project management skills and effectively collaborate with software engineers, architects, AI engineers, data engineers, product teams, and executive stakeholders. Experience delivering enterprise software, cloud-based solutions, data platforms, and AI-powered products is highly desirable.This role requires daily collaboration with distributed teams across the United States and India.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technology projects from initiation through delivery by translating businessobjectivesinto executable plans while managing scope, schedules, resources, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communication.

  • Lead Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog management, reviews, retrospectives, and work prioritization with engineering and product teams.

  • Monitor delivery progress, team capacity, dependencies, and release schedules.

  • Provide technical leadership by guiding architecture and planning discussions, reviewing solution designs, andfacilitatingdecisions involving cloud, data, AI, APIs, and enterprise integrations.

  • Create andmaintainproject roadmaps, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation.

  • Manage technical, operational, security, resource, and delivery risks through proactive mitigation planning, escalation management, and tracking of assumptions, dependencies, and blockers.

  • Lead AI and data-focused initiatives involving Generative AI, AI agents, machine learning, enterprise data platforms, and cloud-native applications while ensuring performance, quality, security, and scalability requirements are met.

Technical Qualifications

Required experience with tools such as:

  • Azure DevOps (ADO)

  • Jira

  • Confluence

  • Microsoft Loop

  • Lucidchart

  • Figma

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Git and source control platforms

Preferred experience with:

  • Experience delivering Generative AI and AI-powered products.

  • Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Semantic Kernel, Microsoft Fabric, AKS, and Azure cloud services.

  • Experience with enterprise-scale data platforms(,searchtechnologies, graph databases, and analytics solutions.

  • Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Salesforce.

  • Experience delivering enterprise software products in fast-paced technology environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, ora relatedtechnical field.

  • Significant experiencein software engineering and software architecture prior to moving into project or program management.

  • Proventrack record leading complex software development and technology initiatives.

  • Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.

  • Experience with project planning, estimation, scheduling, risk management, and dependency tracking.

  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

  • Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.

  • Experience working with distributed engineering teams.

  • High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.

  • Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential.

  • Ability to work onsite in Houston, TX, five days per week.

alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical /dental premiums for single coverage for certain options, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group exercise classes, paid covered parking, and more!

About The Alliant Group

The Alliant Group is a business consulting firm that specializes in helping companies take advantage of federal and state tax credits and incentives. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The Alliant Group's services include research and development tax credits, hiring incentives, and energy incentives. The company has helped over 20,000 clients claim over $10 billion in tax incentives. The Alliant Group has over 800 employees and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Houston.
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