Technical Project Manager
About this role
Job Title: Technical Project Manager (USA-Remote)
Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Experience: 3-5 Years
Job Summary:
Abacus is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to join our growing team in Lahore. The successful candidate will lead a range of client projects from inception to completion ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with high-quality standards.
This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical foundation, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional results. The Project Manager will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams, contributing directly to the success and growth of our consultancy.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Initiation
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
- Conduct kickoff meetings and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
- Define project tasks and allocate resources effectively.
Project Execution & Monitoring
- Drive day-to-day project operations, ensuring progress aligns with planned objectives.
- Monitor timelines, budgets, deliverables, and resources.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies proactively.
- Utilize project management tools for tracking and reporting.
- Maintain consistent communication with project teams and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
- Foster strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
- Provide clear, timely updates on project status, changes, and challenges.
- Manage expectations and maintain a high level of client satisfaction.
- Lead stakeholder meetings and presentations.
Technical Insight
- Understand key technical aspects relevant to project scope (e.g., software development, IT systems, engineering processes).
- Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure feasibility and quality delivery.
- Identify and resolve technical risks and constraints.
Project Closure
- Ensure all deliverables are completed, approved, and documented.
- Lead post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.
- Prepare and present closure reports and ensure proper archiving.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3-5 years of hands-on project management experience.
- Proven success managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong command of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
- Technical understanding of relevant domains (e.g., software development lifecycle, data analytics, cloud solutions).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.
- PMP certification (or equivalent) is a strong plus.
Key Skills:
- Project Planning & Execution
- Risk & Budget Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Technical Communication
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Time & Resource Management
- Proficiency in Project Management Tools
What We Offer:
- A fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding work environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
- Engagement with diverse, impactful projects.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Work location in the vibrant city of Lahore.
Company at a glance
For nearly 40 years, Abacus has been offering cutting-edge business solutions helping organisations to transform their visions into realities through a combination of latest business methodologies and technological tools. The business value offered by Abacus has a deep scale, is industry focused and technology driven with a world class delivery capability. We help to transform the businesses of clients who want to be leaders in their industry.
Abacus is founded on one simple belief, that change is the only constant in our world and that as enterprises and individuals, we must all respond to change with vision, courage and integrity. We are passionate about being partners to our clients, as advisers, consultants, technology specialists, systems integrators and outsourcers. For the people at Abacus, fulfillment is seeing our clients transform into truly great organisations.
Top Benefits
- Career Growth
- Skill Development
- Competitive Compensation
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