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Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

CompanyGuardant Health
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager, Agile Project Manager, or Scrum Master in a software development environment.
  • Proven ability to drive Agile development processes and scrum teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Agile project tracking tools.
  • Experience establishing sprint goals, managing sprint backlog, and tracking progress against launch timelines.
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Work with Product and Engineering teams to define and establish sprint goals and ensure clear alignment with the overall roadmap.
  • Remove blockers, identify dependencies, and ensure teams stay focused on execution.
  • Create and maintain visibility into the roadmap, ensuring stakeholders have clear insight into project milestones, target launch dates, and dependencies.
  • Track progress against launch timelines and proactively identify risks, escalating when necessary.
  • Partner with Product Managers and Engineering leads to align priorities, scope, and deliverables.
  • Leverage Jira, Confluence, and other Agile tools to track progress, manage backlog refinement, and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Establish and enforce the best practices for sprint planning, release management, and delivery tracking.
  • Continuously evaluate and refine project management processes to improve team efficiency and collaboration.
  • Act as the bridge between Engineering, Product, and business stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
  • Provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations on project progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Facilitate cross-team collaboration, ensuring dependencies are managed and expectations are clearly set.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or HealthTech industries.
  • Familiarity with EMR/EHR integrations (Epic, OncoEMR, HL7, FHIR).
  • Background in cloud-native applications, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices.