What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager position at Golabs Tech?
Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite – Office, 5 days/week)
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) with strong GCP Data Engineering expertise to lead and deliver complex data programs for a large retail client. This is a highly client-facing, onsite role based out of the Seattle Client’s office, where close collaboration with client stakeholders is essential. This role blends technical delivery leadership, Agile execution, and client advisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate is comfortable getting hands-on with delivery details, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and constructively challenging clients to drive outcomes.
Expectations
- Act as the primary delivery and engagement lead for GCP data engineering initiatives
- Drive execution while serving as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders
- Manage and coordinate onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery teams
Key Responsibilities
Agile Delivery & Execution
- Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives across 1–2 concurrent workstreams
- Partner with Product Owners and Tech Leads on backlog grooming, estimation, and prioritization
- Track delivery progress, manage dependencies, and proactively mitigate risks
- Maintain delivery discipline while preventing scope creep and protecting team focus
Client Advisory & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to client stakeholders across business and technology
- Facilitate discussions on priorities, trade-offs, and delivery governance
- Navigate and align multiple client stakeholders and vendor partners
- Bring relevant SMEs and thought leadership into client discussions when appropriate
Technical & Program Leadership
- Oversee delivery of GCP-based data engineering solutions, including data pipelines, platforms, and analytics foundations
- Collaborate closely with Solution Architects to understand architecture, design decisions, risks, and mitigation plans
- Translate business objectives into scalable, executable delivery plans
- Develop and maintain project plans, RACI matrices, risk logs, and daily/weekly progress trackers
Team Leadership & Coaching
- Foster a culture of accountability, psychological safety, and continuous improvement
- Identify and unblock risks early technical, delivery, or organizational
- Coach delivery team members and client contributors on Agile best practices and delivery excellence
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a Technical Project Manager / Delivery Manager in data engineering programs
- Hands-on understanding of GCP data engineering ecosystems (BigQuery, data pipelines, cloud data platforms, etc.)
- Proven experience working directly with enterprise clients in highly visible roles
- Strong Agile delivery experience (Scrum / SAFe / hybrid Agile models)
- Experience managing distributed delivery teams across geographies
Preferred Qualifications
- Retail domain experience (strongly preferred)
- Experience working in multi-vendor delivery environments
- Prior experience in consulting or advisory roles
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills