Project Manager

Project Manager

The Project Manager will join our team in Pittsburgh to lead client-facing engagements within an IT consulting environment. This role involves managing high-impact project teams in areas such as AI, software development, data, and automation domains. You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring the successful delivery of complex consulting projects, fostering team performance, and driving measurable business outcomes through expert project management and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of client-facing consulting engagements from initiation to closure.
• Direct and motivate multidisciplinary project teams (developers, data scientists, AI engineers) to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between client stakeholders and our internal technical teams to manage expectations, scope, and project timelines.
• Monitor and report on project health, budget utilization, and resource allocation to both internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Facilitate project planning, risk management, issue resolution, and status reporting in a non-agile delivery framework.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and align with the client's strategic business requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to maintain high levels of engagement and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and delivery methodologies across the firm.
• Translate complex technical project requirements into actionable tasks and clear documentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships by demonstrating a customer-focused, proactive approach to problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional project management experience within an IT consulting organization.
• Current Scrum Master Certification (CSM or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in the AI, software development, data, or automation domains.
• Local presence in or willingness to be based in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Expertise in managing project lifecycles using non-agile (waterfall or hybrid) delivery methodologies.
• Proven track record of managing paid client engagements and delivering complex technical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and a strong ownership mindset regarding project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific experience managing AI-focused project teams or complex software application development lifecycles.
• Background in professional services or management consulting firms.
• Experience in stakeholder management at the VP or Director level.
• Advanced project management certifications (e.g., PMP).

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (relocation assistance is offered)

About Techstra Solutions Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results.

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