Technical Project ManagerOJ Smith
Expert Technical Project Management
🚀 Delivering Complex Tech Projects On Time & On Budget
As a seasoned Technical Project Manager, I specialize in steering complex technology projects from initiation through to successful completion. With a deep understanding of software development lifecycles, infrastructure, and agile methodologies, I ensure your technical initiatives are delivered efficiently, meet strategic objectives, and provide tangible business value.
Who Is This For?
Organizations Undertaking Significant Tech Initiatives: Businesses needing expert leadership for software development projects, system integrations, infrastructure upgrades, or a transition to new technologies.
Teams Requiring Experienced Project Guidance: Companies that need a dedicated project manager to implement agile practices, manage scope, mitigate risks, and drive a project to its goals.
Startups & Scale-Ups: Needing to bring new products or features to market efficiently and require structured project management to navigate rapid growth and technical challenges.
Companies Lacking In-House TPM Expertise: Businesses seeking to augment their team with a proven project leader who can manage all aspects of technical project execution.
What I Offer (Key Project Management Activities):
Full Project Lifecycle Management:
Expertly guiding projects through all phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closure.
Developing comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Agile & Scrum Leadership:
Implementing and leading Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
Facilitating backlog grooming and ensuring the development team is aligned and productive.
Championing iterative development and continuous improvement.
Risk & Issue Management:
Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues.
Developing contingency plans to keep projects on track.
Stakeholder Communication & Management:
Establishing clear and consistent communication channels with all project stakeholders, from technical teams to executive leadership.
Providing regular progress reports, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment.
Resource & Vendor Management:
Effectively coordinating project resources (internal teams, external contractors, or vendors).
Managing timelines, dependencies, and ensuring accountability.
Budget & Schedule Adherence:
Developing realistic project budgets and schedules.
Monitoring project spend and progress against baselines, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Technical Liaison & Problem Solving:
Leveraging a strong technical background to facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Assisting in resolving technical roadblocks and ensuring sound technical decisions are made in the context of project goals.
Quality Assurance Oversight:
Ensuring quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinating testing efforts and validating deliverables.
Methodologies & Tools Proficiency:
Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall (where appropriate), Hybrid Methodologies, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, Slack, MS Project (and other common project management and collaboration tools). Deep understanding of software development processes, version control (Git), and CI/CD concepts.
My Approach & Your Benefits:
With over 15 years of experience leading technical initiatives, including roles involving DevOps and co-founding technology ventures, I bring a pragmatic, hands-on approach to project management. I combine structured methodologies with adaptive strategies to navigate the unique challenges of each project.
Clear Path to Completion: Expert planning and execution ensure your projects have a defined direction.
Reduced Project Risk: Proactive identification and mitigation of potential roadblocks.
Enhanced Team Productivity: Effective leadership and streamlined agile processes keep teams focused and efficient.
Transparent Communication: You'll always be informed of project status, challenges, and successes.
Reliable Delivery: A proven track record of delivering technical projects that meet or exceed expectations.
Ready to ensure your next technical project is a success story?
Let's discuss your project requirements and how my expert Technical Project Management services can help you achieve your goals.
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Technical Project ManagerOJ Smith
Expert Technical Project Management
🚀 Delivering Complex Tech Projects On Time & On Budget
As a seasoned Technical Project Manager, I specialize in steering complex technology projects from initiation through to successful completion. With a deep understanding of software development lifecycles, infrastructure, and agile methodologies, I ensure your technical initiatives are delivered efficiently, meet strategic objectives, and provide tangible business value.
Who Is This For?
Organizations Undertaking Significant Tech Initiatives: Businesses needing expert leadership for software development projects, system integrations, infrastructure upgrades, or a transition to new technologies.
Teams Requiring Experienced Project Guidance: Companies that need a dedicated project manager to implement agile practices, manage scope, mitigate risks, and drive a project to its goals.
Startups & Scale-Ups: Needing to bring new products or features to market efficiently and require structured project management to navigate rapid growth and technical challenges.
Companies Lacking In-House TPM Expertise: Businesses seeking to augment their team with a proven project leader who can manage all aspects of technical project execution.
What I Offer (Key Project Management Activities):
Full Project Lifecycle Management:
Expertly guiding projects through all phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closure.
Developing comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Agile & Scrum Leadership:
Implementing and leading Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
Facilitating backlog grooming and ensuring the development team is aligned and productive.
Championing iterative development and continuous improvement.
Risk & Issue Management:
Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues.
Developing contingency plans to keep projects on track.
Stakeholder Communication & Management:
Establishing clear and consistent communication channels with all project stakeholders, from technical teams to executive leadership.
Providing regular progress reports, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment.
Resource & Vendor Management:
Effectively coordinating project resources (internal teams, external contractors, or vendors).
Managing timelines, dependencies, and ensuring accountability.
Budget & Schedule Adherence:
Developing realistic project budgets and schedules.
Monitoring project spend and progress against baselines, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Technical Liaison & Problem Solving:
Leveraging a strong technical background to facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Assisting in resolving technical roadblocks and ensuring sound technical decisions are made in the context of project goals.
Quality Assurance Oversight:
Ensuring quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinating testing efforts and validating deliverables.
Methodologies & Tools Proficiency:
Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall (where appropriate), Hybrid Methodologies, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, Slack, MS Project (and other common project management and collaboration tools). Deep understanding of software development processes, version control (Git), and CI/CD concepts.
My Approach & Your Benefits:
With over 15 years of experience leading technical initiatives, including roles involving DevOps and co-founding technology ventures, I bring a pragmatic, hands-on approach to project management. I combine structured methodologies with adaptive strategies to navigate the unique challenges of each project.
Clear Path to Completion: Expert planning and execution ensure your projects have a defined direction.
Reduced Project Risk: Proactive identification and mitigation of potential roadblocks.
Enhanced Team Productivity: Effective leadership and streamlined agile processes keep teams focused and efficient.
Transparent Communication: You'll always be informed of project status, challenges, and successes.
Reliable Delivery: A proven track record of delivering technical projects that meet or exceed expectations.
Ready to ensure your next technical project is a success story?
Let's discuss your project requirements and how my expert Technical Project Management services can help you achieve your goals.
Example work
Contact for pricing