Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager – Research and Development 

Position Description 

We are looking for a results-oriented Technical Project Manager to drive technical execution in a fast-paced research environment. As the Foundry’s Technical Project Manager, you will work closely with the Research & Development Program Manager to understand high-level research objectives, translate these objectives into detailed technical execution plans,and lead technical teams to carry out these plans. A successful Technical Project Manager will possess a unique blend of technical intuition, people skills, and operational organization.

Fathom5 Foundry Technical Project Manager responsibilities include:

· Translate high-level research and development objectives into comprehensive technical execution plans that include a detailed schedule and clearly defined milestones.

· Run regular standup's with technical teams to define tasks, assign task responsibilities, and track task completion.

· Track labor, materials, and subcontractor costs for assigned projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

· Build and execute travel and logistics plans for test events and customer demonstrations.

·Produce and maintain project management documentation, including monthly reports, Gantt charts, burndown charts, material inventories, etc.

· Work with technical personnel to ensure adequate technical documentation is produced and maintained.

· Serve as a primary author for technical reports and sections of project proposals.

· Coordinate with the R&D Program Manager to review overall project execution, including technical milestone progress vs. schedule, resource requirements, project risks, etc.

·Identify bottlenecks and implement processes to improve project efficiency.

·Prioritize the well-being of technical team members by effectively managing workloads and ensuring necessary resources are available.

·Support an R&D culture that balances creativity and experimentation with progress towards concrete technical outcomes.

Qualifications

Education:

·A degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field with 2+ years of experience or 4+ years verifiable work experience performing the tasks defined in this role.

Project Management Skills:

·Proven Track record of managing projects from initiation to completion, particularly in manufacturing and industrial settings.

· Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma.)

Technical Knowledge:

·Familiarity with embedded systems or software engineering concepts and design processes.

· Skilled technical writer with a proven track record in producing clear, concise, and accurate documentation for complex projects, including work breakdown structures, status reports, and requirements.

Leadership and Team Management:

· Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project resources.

Financial Acumen:

· Experience in managing project budgets, including cost estimation and control.

· Skills in effective allocation of resources to optimize project outcomes.

Fathom5 Technical Project Managers require:

Curious Mindset – Cyber-physical systems research is highly interdisciplinary, and Technical Project Managers must be technically literate in the projects they manage. Though a technical background in software and/or embedded systems is helpful, the most successful Technical Project Managers are naturally curious autodidacts who enjoy continuously learning about new technologies.

Organization – Technical R&D is a highly iterative process that involves repeated experimentation and prototyping. Technical Project Managers require superb organizational skills to manage evolving technical documentation and archives of experimental data in addition standard project management documentation.

Leadership – Technical Project Managers hold the primary people-facing role in a highly technical environment. The best Technical Project Managers are strong leaders who foster a positive work environment that motivates technical staff and keeps them happy. This means making time to interact with team members to perceive their true capabilities, limitations, and interests.

Written & Verbal Communication — An effective Project Manager must excel in communicating with all stakeholders in a project in both verbal and written formats. This includes the ability to clearly explain highly technical concepts at multiple levels of abstraction to communicate with customers, team members, and leadership. Technical writing skills are particularly important, as the Technical Project Manager will be the primary author of technical reports and briefs for their projects.

Startup Stamina – Fathom5 is changing the world at the intersection of industrial systems and advanced software. Sometimes changing the world requires long hours, standing for full days, and medical clearance for carrying computer equipment as well as occasional travel in support of our customers.

In this role, Technical Project Managers have the authority to elevate Fathom5 through their proactive contributions and innovations in process improvement. Fathom5 is a fast-growing small business where Technical Project Managers are also hands-on contributors that do what it takes to keep the project on schedule.

Ultimately, a world-class Technical Project Manager meets objectives according to schedule by synthesizing resources, building relationships, and exercising the flexibility and creativity to respond to unexpected issues as they arise.