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Robert Half
Project Manager/Sr. Consultant
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What they do
A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$104,427 / year median in Minnesota
-6% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead complex initiatives supporting critical infrastructure solutions in Columbus, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will guide cross-functional engineering efforts focused on embedded and control-based technologies used in data centers, communications environments, and commercial or industrial applications. The role requires a strong balance of technical depth and project leadership to keep schedules, requirements, and deliverables aligned with business and quality expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Direct end-to-end project execution for technical programs involving embedded control and power-related solutions, from planning through final delivery.
- Partner with engineering teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to define scope, clarify technical needs, and maintain alignment on milestones and outcomes.
- Translate system and client requirements into clear functional, architectural, and design documentation that supports successful development.
- Facilitate Agile team activities, including daily stand-ups and progress tracking, while helping teams remove blockers and maintain delivery momentum.
- Oversee development, validation, and integration efforts for embedded software and related system components to ensure performance and reliability.
- Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle by guiding teams on design decisions, issue resolution, and execution risks.
- Coordinate testing activities for distributed control environments, including interfaces, databases, cybersecurity considerations, and network communications.
- Monitor project health using tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, Power BI, or Smartsheet, and communicate status, dependencies, and risks to stakeholders.
- Ensure delivered solutions meet defined technical expectations and conform to established quality standards and operational objectives.