Sr. Technical Project Manager

We are on the hunt for a Sr. Technical Project Manager who 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.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, operations, engineering partners, vendors, and executive leadership, coordinating multiple concurrent project streams while maintaining aggressive schedules, quality standards, and operational continuity. This role requires a strong blend of technical fluency, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and program leadership.

The ideal candidate possesses experience managing technology deployments involving integrated systems such as surveillance/CCTV platforms, audiovisual systems, ride or industrial control systems, computer vision technologies, and network infrastructure within complex operational environments.

Responsibilities:

• As a Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing the magic to life by leading complex technology deployment initiatives across both domestic and international environments.
• You'll oversee the entire project lifecycle for integrated hardware and software systems, from initial planning and requirements gathering to installation, testing, operational handoff, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring seamless execution and sustained performance.
• Acting as the key liaison among technical teams, operations, engineering partners, vendors, and executive leadership, you'll coordinate multiple project streams with precision, balancing aggressive timelines, quality standards, and operational continuity.
• This dynamic position demands a strategic thinker with technical fluency, strong stakeholder management skills, and proven program leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience managing deployments of integrated systems such as surveillance/CCTV platforms, audiovisual networks, ride or industrial control systems, computer vision technologies, and advanced network infrastructure within highly complex operational settings, making this an exceptional opportunity to inspire innovation and deliver world-class experiences.
• You'll orchestrate collaboration between diverse technical teams, operational experts, engineering partners, vendors, and executives, synchronizing multiple project streams with energy and precision.
• You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, tackling aggressive timelines and upholding the highest standards of quality and operational excellence. If you're a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for program leadership, this is your stage. Ideal candidates bring proven success deploying integrated systems, including surveillance/CCTV, audiovisual platforms, state-of-the-art ride or industrial controls, computer vision, and advanced networks in international locations.
• 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.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define product features, implementation priorities, and deployment strategies.
• Support long-term operational sustainability through training coordination, documentation development, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and potential bottlenecks proactively while implementing mitigation strategies.
• Support deployment activities during non-standard business hours, including overnight work and international coordination calls when required.
• Ensure sensitive operational and infrastructure information is handled with discretion and in accordance with company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including technical debt reduction, scalability enhancements, and process optimization.

Required Qualifications & 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 close attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Education:

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

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About us:
At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we've been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.