Technical Project Manager

Symmetrio are looking for a full-time Technical Project Manager consultant for our client, a large global hospitality and food services organization. The candidate will serve as the client-side Project Manager, overseeing the third-party vendor responsible for developing and delivering a new web-based application to replace an existing legacy platform. This individual will coordinate the vendor’s work with the client’s internal business and technical teams, manage project dependencies, and drive execution to meet strict timelines and key delivery milestones. The ideal candidate will have experience managing application releases, holding internal teams and external vendors accountable, identifying unrealistic timelines, and negotiating realistic delivery schedules. They must be comfortable managing complex projects, resolving roadblocks, and keeping all stakeholders aligned and on track to meet critical deadlines. Compensation: $140,000–$170,000 annually Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension Responsibilities Own the project plan, schedule, risks, issues, and dependencies across internal teams and the external development vendor. Partner with the vendor's Project Manager and hold the vendor accountable to the statement of work, including scope, milestones, deliverables, and quality. Identify potential delays, unrealistic timelines, and delivery risks early; develop mitigation plans, negotiate realistic commitments, and escalate issues when nee