Fast Facts

Join InStride as a Sr. Technical Project Manager where you will lead high-impact initiatives and mentor project managers in a collaborative, Agile-driven environment.

Responsibilities: Oversee end-to-end delivery of multiple software projects, facilitate Agile ceremonies, coordinate cross-team efforts, ensure project health reporting, and advocate for delivery quality.

Skills: Expertise in Technical Project Management, Agile facilitation, cross-functional collaboration, and enterprise tool proficiency, particularly in Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications: 7+ years of technical project management experience, Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and relevant Agile certifications preferred.

Location: Remote or Los Angeles, CA with no specified travel requirements.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $160,000.

What we're looking for:

As a Sr. Technical Project Manager at InStride, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering complex, high-impact initiatives that directly advance our most strategic goals. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and operates confidently within both Agile and traditional delivery models to achieve meaningful outcomes.

You’ll lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects across a diverse ecosystem of teams and stakeholders—including Product, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Security/IT, DevOps, and Business Operations—navigating interdependencies and shifting priorities with precision. Whether coordinating delivery timelines across systems teams or aligning on product roadmaps and infrastructure releases, you’ll ensure every initiative progresses with clarity, accountability, and measurable impact.

Beyond execution, you’ll play a key role in helping mentor project managers, fostering a collaborative quality of delivery culture, and championing best practices in Scrum and Kanban to enhance team health, predictability, and scalability. You’ll help shape not just what we deliver—but how we work and grow together as a team.

Skills we’d love to see you show off:

• Technical Project Management & Execution: Confidently leads complex software projects from initiation through delivery by applying Scrum or Kanban methodologies, aligning execution with business and technical goals through strategic planning, milestone tracking, and clear documentation.
• Agile Facilitation & Team Coordination: Skilled at facilitating Scrum ceremonies and driving Agile adoption across teams, promoting best practices that improve alignment, increase velocity, and support consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Excels in buildingalignment and transparency across cross-functional teams through structured communication, collaborative planning, and clear stakeholder engagement.
• Enterprise Tools Proficiency: Proficient in using tools such as Jira, Confluence, AWS, Okta, and GSuite to drive project tracking, maintain documentation, and enable seamless cross-team coordination.
• Process Improvement & Change Management: Experienced in identifying process gaps and implementing scalable improvements that boost productivity, enhance delivery quality, and ensure prioritization aligns with strategic objectives while resolving blockers and mitigating risks.
• Mentorship & Leadership in PMO: Demonstrates leadership in mentoring project managers and shaping PMO practices that elevate delivery standards, strengthen Agile maturity, and cultivate a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Who you are:

• 7+ years of experience managing technical projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environments, developing and executing project plans and delivery commitments
• Bachelor’s or equivalent work experience required
• Proven expertise in Agile philosophy, with the ability to lead teams in applying core principles
• Hands-on experience leading multiple full lifecycle software implementations, from initiation through final acceptance
• Comfortable working under tight timetables and in high-pressure situations
• Proficient with enterprise level tools such as Jira, Confluence, GSuite, Okta, AWS 
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues to diverse stakeholders
• Proactively identifies risks and drives mitigation for smooth execution
• Self-starter able to operate autonomously with a proactive mindset and strong ownership mentality
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability to ambiguity, and a “no job to small” startup mindset
• Comfortable presenting to cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership
• Strong Scrum expertise with the ability to lead with best practices, provide process improvement recommendations, and track team performance through metrics such as velocity, burndown, and burnup charts
• Preferred qualifications:
• Experience working with higher education institutions or consulting firms
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, CAPM, or CSM) strongly preferred

How you will create impact:

• Operate autonomously to lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent software projects, partnering with Engineering, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders to build and execute detailed, milestone-driven project plans.
• Drive cross-team coordination by identifying and resolving dependencies, aligning roadmaps, and collaborating with team leaders to uphold delivery standards and ensure on-track, high-quality execution across all active initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies—including daily standups, backlog refinements, retrospectives, sprint planning, and sprint reviews—to drive alignment, maintain velocity, and support continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Engineering Managers to improve forecasting accuracy, track and interpret delivery metrics, and support team health through structured planning and ongoing learning.
• Oversee release management processes, ensuring smooth deployments, production readiness, and cross-functional alignment to minimize disruption and risk.
• Communicate project health with clarity and confidence, sharing updates on status, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies with stakeholders at all levels.
• Model strong technical acumen by understanding engineering constraints, architecture tradeoffs, and delivery risks to enable sound planning and informed decision-making.
• Advocate for delivery and engineering quality, maintaining high standards through proactive risk management, sprint discipline, and effective feedback loops.
• Champion process improvements by identifying bottlenecks and implementing scalable, efficient solutions in partnership with cross-functional and IT leaders.
• Mentor and support project managers, sharing knowledge, encouraging growth, and helping drive consistency in Scrum practices and PMO standards.
• Contribute to a strong team culture, operating with an ownership mindset, accountability, and humility—while building strong partnerships with the broader PMO team to promote alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent delivery practices.