Technical Project Manager

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, IT Project Management, or Program Management. Proven experience managing software development, backend integration, or enterprise application projects. Strong understanding of APIs, application integrations, and backend system architecture. Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and managing multiple project priorities. Ability to quickly understand complex technical environments and operate independently. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise technology environments. Familiarity with Java applications, microservices, and API gateway technologies. Understanding of authentication, authorization, and application data flows. Experience working within Agile or hybrid project delivery environments. Exposure to AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Kiro AI, or similar tools. Previous involvement in application modernization or technical debt reduction initiatives.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Backend Integration Project Manager to support one of our enterprise clients in the Denver Tech Center. This individual will be responsible for overseeing technical projects centered around backend application integrations, API connectivity, and system modernization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of software development environments and experience managing projects across engineering, architecture, and business teams. This person should be comfortable navigating complex technical initiatives, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and driving projects forward with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end delivery of backend integration and enterprise application projects. Collaborate with software engineering, architecture, and business teams to establish project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Oversee project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and potential risks to ensure successful execution. Support application modernization initiatives, including improving existing integrations and reducing technical debt. Partner with technical teams working across APIs, authentication protocols, and backend system connectivity. Identify project roadblocks, coordinate resolutions, and communicate progress to key stakeholders. Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement across technical delivery processes. Support the adoption of AI-enabled development tools to streamline workflows and increase team productivity.

Ideal Candidate A highly independent technical PM who can ramp up quickly, manage complex integration initiatives, partner effectively with engineering teams, and drive modernization efforts while improving delivery efficiency and reducing technical debt. This role is onsite 2-3 days in Denver Tech Center offering 55/hr.