Technical Project Manager

vCluster Labs is a venture-backed tech startup focused on enabling platform engineers. The Technical Project Manager will bridge the gap between engineering vision and delivery, ensuring customer-centric speed while managing complex technical initiatives and facilitating collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own the delivery lifecycle of complex technical initiatives
• Act as the primary translation layer between engineers, architects, and business stakeholders
• Anticipate future trends and roadblocks
• Identify dependencies and risks early, implementing mitigation strategies
• Champion continuous improvement by leveraging feedback as an upgrade path
• Use data and analytics to refine our development processes
• Facilitate clear, active listening and communication across the organization
• Manage daily execution via Kanban to minimize the burden on leaders and keep the team focused on high-impact work

Requirements:

• 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in a successful startup where you played a pivotal role or within a cloud-native/DevOps environment
• Strong understanding of industry dynamics, familiar with Kubernetes architecture, containerization (Docker, Helm), and DevOps principles (CI/CD, Terraform)
• Experience managing workflows using modern project tracking tools, specifically Linear, and can organize complex Kanban boards effectively
• Metrics driven with a proven track record of delivering results and effectively prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Thrive in an Idea Meritocracy, creating space for the best solutions to surface regardless of origin, adaptable to different work styles, and capable of leading cross-functional teams without relying solely on formal authority
• PMP, Scrum Master, or CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) certifications
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or prior experience as a software engineer
• Experience automating workflows or integrating tools to improve team efficiency