What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager position at FastTek Global?
Product Development IT is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Technical Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, multi-workstream enterprise platform implementations and business transformation initiatives. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. You will partner with cross-functional development teams, IT leadership, and external vendors to translate long-term objectives into actionable roadmaps, optimize development workflows, and drive predictable, high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate is a master of dependency management, an exceptional communicator who uses data to tell a story, and an expert in Agile/SAFe methodologies and well versed in Jira as a tool for software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Roadmap Execution
Specialist
Exp: 10 years in IT
5 years in Program Management
Expert in Project Management
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Benefits
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findwork
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fasttekglobal
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fasttekglobal
Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fasttek
You can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasttekglobal/
AI & Hiring Disclosure
We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight.
All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits.
If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out.
Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring.
To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at info@fasttek.com.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Roadmap Execution
- Translate Strategy to Action: Collaborate closely with technical development teams to translate long-term business objectives into an actionable technology strategy and a structured implementation roadmap.
- Quarterly & PI Planning: Spearhead quarterly and Program Increment (PI) planning processes, defining priorities, establishing clear milestones, and aligning team capacities to strategic goals.
- Integration Planning: Design and execute comprehensive integration plans across complex, multi-workstream enterprise platform implementations and business transformation initiatives.
- Dependency & Risk Management: Proactively map and track cross-functional dependencies across deliverables. Identify potential program risks early and engineer robust mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery.
- Process Engineering: Establish, monitor, and continuously optimize streamlined development processes, workflows, and frameworks. Successfully scale and roll out these frameworks across multiple cross-functional teams.
- Delivery Governance: Ensure all project and program objectives, deliverables, and results are successfully completed within the agreed-upon scope, quality standards, and timelines.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Effectively communicate program health, milestones, and status updates to diverse stakeholders and leadership across multiple organizations, leveraging quantitative measurements to reinforce progress.
- Data-Driven Analysis: Provide accurate, insightful analysis and reporting. Synthesize complex technical data into clear, executive-ready presentations and reviews to facilitate strategic decision-making.
- Vendor & IT Partnership: Foster strong collaboration with IT teams, IT leadership, and external technology vendors to drive joint problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Business Transformation, Business Process Improvement, Product Development, PMO, Business Strategy, Program Management, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Analytical skills, Agile Software Development, API, Business Risk Management, Jira
- Risk Management, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Change Management, PMP, Analytical skills
Specialist
Exp: 10 years in IT
5 years in Program Management
Expert in Project Management
- Experience: 5 years as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) or delivery lead in product development, managing complex multi-workstream enterprise platform integrations or digital transformations.
- Agile Expertise: Proven experience guiding execution using SDLC methodologies, with deep expertise in Agile, Scrum, and SAFe (including PI planning).
- Dependency Mapping: Strong ability to identify, map, and manage complex technical and operational dependencies across parallel workstreams.
- Analytical & Data-Driven: Strong capability to analyze program metrics, establish KPIs, and present insights to executive leadership.
- Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication skills with experience aligning technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Experience managing and negotiating with third-party vendors.
- Technical background (BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience).
- Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe RTE preferred.
- Strong Jira experience (Advanced Roadmaps, Jira Align, dependency mapping, reporting).
- Experience in high-growth product development environments.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certification Program
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Benefits
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
- Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
- Vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
- Long Term Disability (100% paid)
- Life Insurance (100% paid)
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findwork
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fasttekglobal
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fasttekglobal
Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fasttek
You can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasttekglobal/
AI & Hiring Disclosure
We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight.
All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits.
If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out.
Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring.
To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at info@fasttek.com.