Job Title:

Technical Project Manager Location-Type:

New York, NY (Onsite 4 days/week)

Start Date Is:

ASAP Duration:

3+ Month Contract to

Hire Compensation Range:

$65-69/hr W2

Benefits:

Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future A leading live entertainment and media company is looking for a Technical Project Manager. You'll run a varied portfolio of technology projects across HR, finance, AI, and new tech initiatives. This is a hands-on, consultative role for someone with large enterprise experience who also brings a startup mindset. You should be comfortable pushing back with sound reasoning, asking the right questions, and finding creative, cost-conscious solutions. The team is collaborative and fast-moving, and the role has a clear path to full-time employment and potential future leadership. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of about 10 concurrent projects for client-facing, internal, and compliance work, ranging from small, quick-turn efforts to large, complex initiatives Act as a consultative partner to tech-savvy business stakeholders by raising options, risks, and alternatives they may not have considered Recommend out-of-the-box and native platform functionality over costly custom builds, balancing budget, quality, and long-term maintenance Ask critical "why" questions, work through competing priorities and organizational politics, and turn senior leadership requests into realistic timelines Protect system integrity by making sure changes are scoped, tested, and governed rather than made ad hoc Drive adoption of a new enterprise PM tool and help the team stay flexible through the transition Contribute ideas to improve team processes, collaboration, and morale Required Experience 7-10+ years of technical project management experience, with a minimum of 5 years Experience at both large enterprise organizations and smaller or startup environments Track record managing projects across multiple industries, business functions, or project types Strong critical thinking and communication skills, including the ability to read a room and present confidently to large, senior audiences Proficiency with standard PM tools such as Wrike, Asana, Jira, or similar, plus Zoom and Microsoft Teams Ability to manage scope and budget creatively without sacrificing quality Preferred Qualifications PMP certification Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or similar) Experience with HR, finance, or AI technology implementations Background in media, entertainment, sports, or creative industries Interest in mentoring junior project managers