Technical Project Manager

About FirstClose

FirstClose, Inc. is an innovative, dynamic and leading finance technology provider that designs, develops, and delivers best-in-class nationwide property & borrower data intelligence and settlement services to financial institutions in real estate and mortgage lending. Our innovative platform (a proprietary Sofware-as-a-Service application (SaaS)) has streamlined the loan process for over 400 lending institutions by directly integrating with existing loan origination systems to deliver instant property data, valuation, title, and settlement services, all in one place efficiently. Our mission is to empower lenders and their borrowers with cutting-edge solutions, enhance efficiency and drive success in the ever-evolving mortgage industry. We are continually growing and evolving. FirstClose operates on five core values: 1) Clients First - Focus on the market and needs of our clients. 2) Accountability - Be the change you seek, 3) Passion - Develop new ways to do things. 4) Respect - Build a culture of trust and transparency. 5) Engagement - Foster inclusion and collaboration.

Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Operations
Reports To: PMO Director 

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) with 3–7 years of relevant experience to lead and deliver software development and infrastructure projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a proven track record in agile project delivery, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with modern cloud-based technologies and compliance frameworks is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and oversee software development and infrastructure projects from inception to completion
• Collaborate with engineering, product, security, and operations teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Manage project schedules, risks, and resource allocations using tools such as Jira and GitHub
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups
• Ensure clear communication across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Drive projects toward completion while balancing technical constraints, quality standards, and business priorities
• Coordinate SOC 2 Type II compliance activities and contribute to security and compliance efforts
• Create and maintain project documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• 3–7 years of experience in Technical Project Management, preferably in a software development or DevOps environment
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience managing projects using tools such as Jira, GitHub, or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate complex technical issues into business terms

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification or other recognized project management credentials
• Familiarity with modern cloud and DevOps technologies including:
  • Azure, Node.js, .NET, React, Kubernetes, Terraform
  • Monitoring and observability tools like New Relic
  • Databases: SQL and NoSQL systems
• Experience working in environments requiring SOC 2 Type II compliance
• Comfortable working in highly collaborative, fast-paced, and iterative development environments

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• 401k 
• PTO