Technical Project Manager

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Fathom5 - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

11-50 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Fathom5 is a security-first industrial technology company creating Brilliant Machines™. The Foundry is the Research & Development division of Fathom5, focused on developing cutting-edge hardware and software technologies to enable the next generation of cyber-physical systems. The Foundry employs small technical teams working on a growing portfolio of projects including cybersecure machinery control architectures, AI-enabled sensors for monitoring machinery health, and much more. We are looking for a results-oriented Technical Project Manager to drive technical execution in a fast-paced research environment. As the Foundry's Technical Project Manager, you will work closely with the Research & Development Program Manager to understand high-level research objectives, translate these objectives into detailed technical execution plans, and lead technical teams to carry out these plans. A successful Technical Project Manager will possess a unique blend of technical intuition, people skills, and operational organization.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level research and development objectives into comprehensive technical execution plans that include a detailed schedule and clearly defined milestones.
• Run regular standups with technical teams to define tasks, assign task responsibilities, and track task completion.
• Track labor, materials, and subcontractor costs for assigned projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Build and execute travel and logistics plans for test events and customer demonstrations.
• Produce and maintain project management documentation, including monthly reports, Gantt charts, burndown charts, material inventories, etc.
• Work with technical personnel to ensure adequate technical documentation is produced and maintained.
• Serve as a primary author for technical reports and sections of project proposals.
• Coordinate with the R&D Program Manager to review overall project execution, including technical milestone progress vs. schedule, resource requirements, project risks, etc.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement processes to improve project efficiency.
• Prioritize the well-being of technical team members by effectively managing workloads and ensuring necessary resources are available.
• Support an R&D culture that balances creativity and experimentation with progress towards concrete technical outcomes.

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field with 2+ years of experience or 4+ years verifiable work experience performing the tasks defined in this role.
• Proven track record of managing projects from initiation to completion, particularly in manufacturing and industrial settings.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with embedded systems or software engineering concepts and design processes.
• Skilled technical writer with a proven track record in producing clear, concise, and accurate documentation for complex projects, including work breakdown structures, status reports, and requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project resources.
• Experience in managing project budgets, including cost estimation and control.

Nice-to-haves

• Curious mindset with a desire to learn about new technologies.
• Superb organizational skills to manage evolving technical documentation and archives of experimental data.
• Strong leadership skills to foster a positive work environment and motivate technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain highly technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and manage long hours and physical demands.