Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Technical Project Manager

Solution Ownership | Software Delivery | Client Engagement

Guru Technologies is seeking a highly organized and technically fluent Senior Technical Project Manager to lead delivery of custom software projects across mobile, web, AI, integration, and enterprise systems.

This role sits at the intersection of clients, engineering teams, and product outcomes. The Technical Project Manager is responsible for translating business needs into clear technical execution plans and guiding engineering teams to deliver high quality software on time and within budget.

We are looking for someone who combines strong communication and leadership skills with a practical understanding of modern software development. The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with engineers, facilitating Agile development processes, managing client relationships, and proactively keeping projects on track.

About Guru Technologies

Guru Technologies is a custom software development firm based in Layton, Utah, founded in 2005. Our team of approximately 50 engineers and technologists builds high impact software for startups, mid sized businesses, and large enterprise organizations.

Our work spans:

• Custom web and mobile application development

• Cloud architecture and system integrations

• AI and machine learning solutions

• Enterprise platforms and ERP implementations

• API and data platform development

We work closely with our clients as long term technology partners, helping them design and build systems that drive real business outcomes.

Our team operates in a flexible hybrid model, with most employees working in office Tuesday through Thursday and remote the remainder of the week.

At Guru, engineers and technologists are exposed to a wide range of technologies and industries, allowing them to grow their skills rapidly while working on meaningful projects.

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Responsibilities

Own Software Project Delivery

• Lead software development projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring alignment between client expectations, engineering execution, and business outcomes.
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and delivery roadmaps.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks related to scope, timeline, and budget.
• Provide clear and consistent updates to clients and internal leadership on project status.

Drive Agile Development Processes

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, demos, and retrospectives.
• Translate client requirements into actionable user stories and development tasks.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog to ensure development teams remain focused on the highest value work.
• Coordinate across engineering teams to ensure delivery velocity and quality.

Serve as the Bridge Between Clients and Engineers

• Act as the primary liaison between client stakeholders and the development team.
• Communicate technical concepts and delivery progress clearly to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Facilitate discussions around tradeoffs, scope adjustments, and delivery strategy.
• Ensure alignment between product goals and technical implementation.

Manage Scope, Budget, and Delivery Quality

• Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, and change requests.
• Provide proactive updates to clients regarding timeline and budget implications.
• Ensure testing, validation, and troubleshooting occur throughout the development lifecycle.
• Coordinate resolution of issues and blockers between development teams and client stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered with high quality and strong client satisfaction.

Support Project Estimation and Discovery

• Participate in client discovery sessions to understand project requirements and constraints.
• Assist in developing project estimates, delivery approaches, and technical scopes of work.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to ensure realistic delivery plans and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in software development, either as a project manager, product manager, software engineer, or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of software development processes and Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing software development teams or coordinating cross functional technical projects.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable development tasks and user stories.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Experience with project estimation and delivery planning is highly desirable.
• A technical background in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is helpful but not required.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

A successful Technical Project Manager at Guru Technologies:

• Communicates clearly and proactively with both engineers and clients
• Understands enough about software systems to facilitate productive technical conversations
• Maintains strong organization across multiple projects and moving parts
• Anticipates risks and manages delivery challenges before they become problems
• Builds trust with both engineering teams and client stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K 
• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday pay
• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid work environment