Technical Project Manager - Safety Technology Deployments

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Project Manager – Safety Technology Deployments

Location: 4 days onsite Lake Buena Vista, FL, 1 day remote 
Contract: W2 only, 12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay: $60-65/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

The Technical Project Manager plays a critical role in leading complex technology deployment initiatives across domestic and international operational environments. This position is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle of integrated hardware and software systems, ensuring successful delivery from initial planning and requirements gathering through installation, testing, operational handoff, and long-term sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and resource coordination to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct site-specific technical requirements gathering, infrastructure assessments, and deployment planning activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Manage third-party vendors, contractors, and technical partners during installation, commissioning, and support activities.
• Facilitate technical meetings, stakeholder reviews, and executive presentations, translating complex technical information into clear project updates.
• Define and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans to validate system functionality, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain deployment dashboards, status reports, and project documentation to support program visibility and decision-making.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or technology deployment leadership.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects within fast-paced operational environments.
• Experience coordinating hardware and software deployment initiatives across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of integrated technology systems, including CCTV/surveillance systems, AV systems, industrial or ride control systems, and network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with computer vision technologies, edge computing environments, and AI-driven systems.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure concepts including POE, VLANs, bandwidth management, and high-resolution video transmission.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, contractors, and external technical partners.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage technical teams and executive leadership effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems strategically, and drive project decisions.
• Experience facilitating technical reviews, status meetings, and executive briefings.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience deploying AI, computer vision, or advanced analytics technologies within real-world operational environments.
• Experience working within themed entertainment, attractions, manufacturing, industrial automation, or other large-scale operational industries.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product ownership responsibilities.
• Experience collaborating with software engineering teams on feature planning and implementation roadmaps.
• PMP, CAPM, CSM, or CSPO SCRUM Master certification preferred.
• Experience with technical debt reduction initiatives, scalability planning, and system optimization efforts.
• Knowledge of infrastructure planning for high-availability systems and enterprise technology deployments.
• Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment across organizations.

About CEI

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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