Company Description
Founding Teams is an AI accelerator and talent platform. We enable AI and Tech founders to hire commercial and technical teams for their startups. We also hold a demo day in front of Angel and VC investors.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Lead Technical Project Manager (TPM) with a strong engineering background to lead and deliver complex software initiatives. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in full-stack development, including front-end, back-end, and mobile platforms, and is capable of bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage delivery timelines, and ensure that engineering best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development projects.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, QA, and design teams to define scope, requirements, and timelines.
- Manage technical roadmaps and ensure alignment with business goals and architectural standards.
- Break down product requirements into technical deliverables and ensure clear communication across teams.
- Guide and support teams in decision-making related to technology stacks, system architecture, and implementation strategy.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and blockers.
- Monitor progress using agile/scrum methodologies and continuously optimize workflows.
- Provide hands-on support when needed to debug or understand technical challenges in front-end, back-end, or mobile codebases.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, timelines, and delivery risks.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in full-stack engineering (JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Vue, Node.js, Python, Java, etc.).
- 3+ years of experience in technical project management or engineering leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of mobile development (iOS/Android) frameworks such as React Native, Swift, Kotlin, or Flutter.
- Demonstrated ability to manage technical complexity and lead cross-functional development teams.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Asana, etc.).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with microservices and API-first development.
- Understanding of UX principles and design systems.
- PMP, CSM, or SAFe certifications (a plus but not required).
