Technical Project Manager

Story Cannabis - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

About the position

As a Technical Project Manager at Story Cannabis, you will lead and oversee technology-driven projects that are integral to the expansion and optimization of our national cannabis operations. This role focuses on ensuring the successful delivery of technology initiatives aligned with the unique needs of the cannabis industry, emphasizing regulatory compliance, supply chain efficiency, and customer-facing digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for key technology initiatives across cultivation, retail, and distribution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to define project objectives and requirements.
• Provide guidance on infrastructure improvements, software development, and technology adoption that streamline cannabis business operations.
• Ensure that all technical projects comply with cannabis industry regulations, including data privacy, product tracking, and security standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams in agile or hybrid methodologies, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Proactively identify risks and challenges specific to the cannabis industry and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery of technology solutions.
• Manage the implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, POS systems, and other critical business technologies.
• Work with third-party technology vendors and service providers to integrate software and systems across the supply chain and retail operations.
• Implement data management and analytics solutions that support real-time decision-making for cultivation, distribution, and retail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of technical project management experience, with at least 2 years in highly regulated industries (cannabis, pharmaceuticals, food, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-state projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of the cannabis industry's unique regulatory and operational challenges.
• Experience with ERP systems, track-and-trace software (e.g., METRC), and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in cannabis industry technology projects or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with state and federal cannabis regulations and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of supply chain management in the cannabis industry, including cultivation and retail operations.