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Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Local Business Partner and a global leader in process systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join our fast-paced, customer-oriented team in Schaumburg, IL. The successful candidate will lead the full lifecycle of cross-functional technology projects—partnering closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand needs, develop scalable strategies, and deliver business-critical solutions. In this role, you will blend technical fluency, program leadership, and business insight to guide project teams through execution, testing, and adoption.
The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional facilitation and problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering measurable outcomes.
Technical Project Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Manage project scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, and issues to ensure timely and successful delivery.
- Utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid) to manage diverse technical initiatives.
- Coordinate and align internal and external resources across functions and geographies to ensure accountability and delivery.
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects with on-time, on-budget delivery and defined success criteria.
- Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
- Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights and executive-ready reporting.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure alignment across all stakeholder groups.
- Build credibility and trust across departments through clear, consistent communication.
- Partner with engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and platform teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
- Understand architectural and system design concepts to guide technical discussions and anticipate delivery risks.
- Define, document, and manage functional and non-functional requirements in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
- Leverage tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and MS Project to manage project deliverables, monitor milestones, and report on KPIs.
- Support test planning, UAT coordination, and defect triage; ensure QA processes are followed through go-live and post-deployment stabilization.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and SMEs to plan and support end-user training, including identifying needs, developing materials, and scheduling sessions to ensure adoption.
- Partner with business stakeholders and leadership to support change management efforts, including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and adoption strategy aligned to project goals.
- Manage vendor relationships and support tool/platform evaluations, demos, and implementation planning.
- Coach project teams and champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaborative execution.
- Continuously refine PMO best practices and support project intake, scoring, and governance.
- Identify and address process bottlenecks; promote lean, scalable workflows.
- Contribute to long-term strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
- Lead post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned efforts to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
Technical Project Manager Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in technical project management and business analysis
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects involving enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, or workflow platforms)
- Strong understanding of SDLC, including Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
- Experience writing functional specifications, user stories, and visual documentation
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and complex issues with minimal direction
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Technical Project Manager Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or ScrumMaster certification
- Experience with Salesforce, IFS, or Microsoft platforms
- Exposure to vendor selection, SaaS implementations, or systems integration
Technical Project Manager Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work extended hours on a computer
Technical Project Manager Pay:
- Salary Range: $110,000 – $135,000
- Bonus potential: 10%
Technical Project Manager Location:
Schaumburg, IL
Technical Project Manager Benefits:
Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:
- Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST)
- 401K with 6% company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Excellent health & wellness benefits
- Student debt & tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus
Who We Are:
Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.Salary Description$110,000 - $135,000
