What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager position at Ampact?
Overview:
Ampact has 325 employees and 3,500 AmeriCorps members across 10 states. Its annual operating budget is $115 million. Ampact is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with employees located in 10 states.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship, both now and in the future. Ampact is unable to sponsor visas or work permits.
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and leading complex technical projects from inception to completion. This role requires a deep understanding of project management principles, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful project deliveries and a passion for driving innovation.
Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Qualifications:
Bonus Skills
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
100% remote in the following states: FL, CA, VA, WI, IL, ID, NY (selected cities), GA, MS, or MN (Optional Hybrid in MN)
About Ampact: Ampact is a national nonprofit that specializes in implementing and scaling evidence-based AmeriCorps programs across three focus areas: education, environment, and healthy futures. Most of the programming at Ampact is focused on education – specifically through the Reading Corps, Math Corps and Early Learning Corps programs. These programs have a 20-year track record in providing high-dosage tutoring to over 50,000 students annually and have been tested rigorously through independent evaluations. Ampact has experienced significant growth in recent years and has ambition for continued growth.
Ampact has 325 employees and 3,500 AmeriCorps members across 10 states. Its annual operating budget is $115 million. Ampact is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with employees located in 10 states.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship, both now and in the future. Ampact is unable to sponsor visas or work permits.
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and leading complex technical projects from inception to completion. This role requires a deep understanding of project management principles, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful project deliveries and a passion for driving innovation.
Essential Functions
Project Management & Technical Leadership
- Lead and manage multiple large-scale technical projects from initiation to completion.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and successful metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, remove impediments and roadblocks for the technical team ensuring minimal impact on delivery.
- Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, and communicate updates to leadership.
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical challenges and constraints.
- Advocate for best practices in software development, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Foster collaboration between development, QA, and product teams to enhance productivity.
- Assist in the adoption of new technologies and frameworks to drive innovation.
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Communicate project risks, dependencies, and deliverables effectively.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum Experience
- 7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on technical project delivery.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with JIRA, JIRA Project Discovery, and other Agile project management tools.
- Solid knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and modern development practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Bonus Skills
- Experience managing cloud-based software development projects (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to drive Agile transformation at the inception level.
- Experience in managing budgets and resource planning.
Physical Requirements
Ampact is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations as possible to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions.
This position requires the ability to:
- Travel locally needed to attend meetings.
- Communicate effectively with people/groups in multiple settings within and outside the organization.
- Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results.
- Transporting of moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds
Ampact offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, PTO and 401(k).
EEOC:
Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
