Technical Project Manager
Irvine, CA Information Technology
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered?

Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member.

Now, imagine that this company also offers:

  • A flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do
  • Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive? If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about.


Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing:
At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, social responsibility, and diversity.

Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment.


Diversity and inclusion are at our core.
At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. Regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or age – you belong here.

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community.

Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference?

Apply now, and let’s grow and succeed together!


We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to join our team. This

role will be responsible for overseeing complex technical projects from initiation through

completion, working closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders. The ideal

candidate will have a strong technical background, proven project management experience, and

excellent leadership and communication skills.


Key Responsibilities

? Project Planning and Execution: Define project scope, create detailed project plans, allocate

resources, and manage timelines to ensure successful delivery of technical projects.

? Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between technical teams, stakeholders, and

clients, ensuring alignment on project goals, milestones, and deliverables.

? Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address

and resolve any issues to maintain project momentum.

? Technical Guidance: Provide technical insights and support to team members, ensuring projects

adhere to best practices and are technically sound.

? Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, ongoing communication with all stakeholders.

Provide regular project updates, adjust plans as needed, and manage expectations.

? Dashboard Creation and Maintenance: Develop and maintain project management dashboards to

track project timelines, resource allocation, and progress, ensuring real-time visibility for

stakeholders.

? Change Management: Lead change management initiatives associated with projects, facilitating

seamless adoption of new systems or processes. Prepare and support teams through transitions,

ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

? Budget Management: Track project expenses and ensure adherence to allocated budgets.

Prepare cost estimates and assist with financial forecasting for future projects.

? Quality Assurance: Ensure final deliverables meet quality standards and are thoroughly tested

before release.

? Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities to improve project management

processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s

degree or PMP certification preferred.

? Proven expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools such

as Monday.com, JIRA, Trello, or Microsoft Project.


? 3+ years of experience in technical project management, strong technical background with a

solid understanding of software development processes, IT infrastructure, and related

technologies.

? Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate

effectively across diverse teams.

? Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt to changing project requirements and

environments.

? Familiarity with budgeting and resource allocation.

? Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

? Experience working in Higher Education desired

 

Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.


Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Salary Description
$75K-$80K/yr