IT Technical Project Manager
Paradigm, a 35+ year academic credentialing provider serving ~1,000 colleges and universities, seeks a hands-on Technical Project Manager in Virginia Beach (hybrid: onsite Mon/Wed/Fri) to own IT projects end-to-end — planning, budgets, risk, change control, UAT, and vendor coordination — using Agile/Waterfall and tools like Jira and MS Project.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA, US
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience managing technical or IT projects, including complex cross-functional initiatives
- Demonstrated success leading projects through the entire lifecycle from initiation through implementation and closeout
- Hands-on experience with Agile, Waterfall, and/or hybrid project delivery methodologies
- Proven ability to develop and manage project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and change control
- Experience managing vendors, external partners, and third-party technology implementations
- Experience coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT), implementation activities, and stakeholder readiness
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, enterprise applications, systems integrations, and technology implementation processes
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, or Monday.com
- Experience establishing or working within project management standards, governance frameworks, and reporting processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including delivering clear presentations to executive leadership
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Ability to work prolonged periods at a desk and computer and lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
- Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening
Nice to have
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Agile/Scrum certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe
- Experience managing technology projects involving software development, SaaS platforms, enterprise systems, or infrastructure
- Familiarity with Microsoft-based environments, .NET applications, SQL Server, Azure, or enterprise integrations
- Experience with ERP implementations, APIs, data integrations, or digital transformation initiatives
- Background in higher education technology, manufacturing operations, e-commerce, fulfillment, or regulated environments
- Experience developing or improving PMO practices, project governance, or organizational project management standards
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline or ITIL Foundation certification
Full description
Technical Project ManagerParadigm, Inc. | Virginia Beach, VA | Full-Time | HybridHybrid Schedule: Work from home Tuesdays and Thursdays; onsite Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.Lead Technology Projects That Make a Difference
Are you an experienced Technical Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex challenges, and bringing people together to deliver meaningful results?
At Paradigm, we're looking for a skilled, hands-on Technical Project Manager to lead technology initiatives from concept through successful implementation. This is an opportunity to work directly with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership while helping shape the systems and technology that support our continued growth.
We're looking for someone who can do more than track timelines and facilitate meetings. We need a project leader who can take full ownership of delivery, anticipate risks, manage competing priorities, influence decisions, and keep complex initiatives moving forward.
If you enjoy working at the intersection of technology, business operations, and people—and take pride in seeing projects through to completion—we'd love to hear from you.
About Paradigm
For more than 35 years, Paradigm has been a trusted leader in academic credentialing, helping colleges and universities issue, protect, and verify diplomas and certificates.
Today, we serve nearly 1,000 institutions worldwide, combining the quality and security of traditional credentials with innovative digital solutions that help modernize higher education.
Our technology supports everything from secure digital credentials and online ordering platforms to manufacturing, fulfillment, and enterprise operations. As we continue to evolve, our IT team plays an essential role in delivering the systems, integrations, and improvements that support our clients and our business.
What You'll DoOwn Projects from Start to Finish
- Lead complex, cross-functional IT projects through the full lifecycle, including initiation, requirements, planning, execution, testing, deployment, and post-implementation transition.
- Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, resource plans, and deliverables.
- Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies based on the needs of each initiative.
- Take accountability for project outcomes, proactively addressing challenges and ensuring commitments are met.
- Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while balancing priorities, dependencies, and resource constraints.