Technical Project Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly driven Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering teams across Data Engineering, Data Science, Software Testing, and Full-Stack Development.

In this role, you will work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to drive end-to-end project execution, ensure delivery excellence, and guide teams in building scalable, high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), proven experience managing technical teams, and hands-on expertise in SQL and modern development frameworks (Python or MERN stack).

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Leadership

• Own complete project lifecycle delivery - from requirement discovery through release
• Define project scope, timelines, sprint plans, and resource allocation
• Drive execution across Agile teams, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes
• Identify risks early, remove blockers, and ensure smooth delivery
• Maintain strong alignment between technical execution and business objectives
  
  

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers and business stakeholders
• Conduct regular customer sync-ups, planning discussions, and status reviews
• Gather and translate customer requirements into actionable delivery plans
• Manage expectations, timelines, and delivery commitments proactively
• Handle escalations effectively, ensuring resolution and customer satisfaction
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
  
  

Technical Leadership (Hands-on Required)

• Provide strong technical guidance across engineering teams and solution design
• Demonstrate hands-on expertise in:
• Advanced SQL (complex queries, optimization, indexing, performance tuning)
• Data platforms such as MS SSIS and Amazon Redshift
• Contribute technically through development experience in:
• Python OR MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
• Review architecture, code quality, scalability, and system performance
• Drive best practices in engineering, reliability, and maintainability
  
  

People & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing technical teams (3+ years of people management experience)
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Foster strong collaboration, accountability, and ownership across functions
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance development processes
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in SQL (advanced queries, data modeling, optimization)
• Hands-on development experience in Python OR MERN Full Stack
• Solid understanding of backend systems, APIs, and scalable architecture
• Exposure to performance tuning and high-volume data systems
  
  

Project & Leadership Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software development and project delivery
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams and technical projects
• Strong customer-facing experience with ownership of delivery commitments
• Proven ability to manage escalations, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
• Deep experience with Agile/Scrum execution frameworks
  
  

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer orientation and stakeholder management
• Ownership mindset with strong execution focus
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS services such as RDS, Redshift, Airflow, Airbyte
• Familiarity with BI and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Superset)
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes
• Exposure to digital marketing analytics integrations
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
  
  

About ISOCRATES

Since 2015, iSOCRATES advises on, builds and manages mission-critical Marketing, Advertising and Data technologies, platforms, and processes as the Global Leader in MADTECH Resource Planning and Execution⁽ᵀᴹ⁾.

iSOCRATES delivers globally proven, reliable, and affordable Strategy and Operations Consulting and Managed Services for marketers, agencies, publishers, and the data/tech providers that enable them.

iSOCRATES is staffed 24/7/365 with its proven specialists who save partners money, and time and achieve transparent, accountable, performance while delivering extraordinary value. Savings stem from a low-cost, focused global delivery model at scale that benefits from continuous re-investment in technology and specialized training.

About MADTECH.AI

MADTECH.AI is your Marketing Decision Intelligence platform. Unify, transform, analyze, and visualize all your data in a single, cost-effective AI-powered hub. Gain speed to value by leaving data wrangling, model building, data visualization, and proactive problem solving to MADTECH.AI. Sharper insights, smarter decisions, faster.

MADTECH.AI was spun out of well-established Inc. 5000 consultancy iSOCRATES® which advises on, builds, manages, and owns mission-critical Marketing, Advertising and Data platforms, technologies and processes as the Global Leader in MADTECH Resource Planning and Execution™ serving marketers, agencies, publishers, and their data/tech suppliers.