Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager / Engineering Manager Join our team

About TechRivo TechRivo is a software consulting based in Portugal but working with several European Companies.

We have Customers in Europe and Australia in projects ranging from Fintech to Education.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced

Technical Project Manager / Engineering Manager

with a strong background in software development and project leadership.

This is a part-time, per-project role, where the number of hours will vary depending on the volume of projects. We are looking to build a long-term collaboration with someone passionate about technology and delivering successful outcomes.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong technical foundation who thrives in dynamic project environments. You should have the ability to balance technical depth with management responsibilities and be committed to driving projects to success while maintaining a collaborative atmosphere.

If you are looking for a flexible, impactful role with the opportunity to work on innovative projects while collaborating with a motivated team, we would love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership: Manage IT projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and adherence to client requirements

System Design & Architecture: Collaborate with engineering teams to discuss, design, and validate system ideas and architectures, critically evaluating potential solutions

Team Management: Lead small engineering teams, mentoring developers, resolving challenges, and fostering a collaborative environment

Code & PR Reviews: Review code pull requests for quality and adherence to best practices (hands‑on coding not mandatory but occasionally needed)

Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the CTO to align project execution with broader organizational strategies and goals

DevOps Understanding: Assess and advise on DevOps strategies to ensure seamless deployment pipelines and system stability

Adaptability: Quickly learn and understand new technologies and frameworks when required, especially to guide teams effectively

Qualifications Technical Expertise

Solid understanding of software architecture principles

Experience with DevOps concepts (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code)

Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and mentor engineering teams, ensuring alignment and quality outcomes

Project Management

Hands‑on experience in managing IT projects of varying sizes

Familiarity with agile methodologies, Kanban, or Scrum frameworks

Problem‑Solving: Demonstrated ability to think critically, assess technical challenges, and propose effective solutions

Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration

AI Experience (Bonus): Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and applications is a plus

Type: Part‑time, per‑project basis (hourly billing)

Commitment: Variable hours based on project workload, with flexibility to accommodate peak periods

Location: Remote

Other/Soft Skills

Team Player

Keen on doing video calls and tracking your work

Comfortable doing a Technical Assessment Test

What you can expect from this process

Our team will carefully review your application, and if your experience and qualifications match our needs, we’ll invite you for an initial call

Technical Assignment on TestGorilla

Call with CTO

Final call

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