Associate Technical Project Manager

Position: Associate Technical Project Manager – Mobile ApplicationsLocation: Greater Boston Area (Hybrid – 4 Days On-site, 1 Day Remote)Employment Type: Contract (3 Months)About the OpportunityThe team at Edge has partnered with a Greater Boston area company in their search for an organized, motivated, and technically curious Associate Technical Project Manager to support the development of next-generation connected mobile applications for innovative consumer products.This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to launch a career in technical project management. You'll work alongside software, hardware, firmware, cloud, UX/UI, and QA teams to help coordinate projects from planning through delivery while gaining exposure to the full product development lifecycle.The ideal candidate is a quick learner with excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and an interest in mobile applications, Agile development, and data analysis.ResponsibilitiesProject CoordinationAssist in planning and coordinating multiple mobile application development projects.Support project schedules, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.Collaborate with software, hardware, firmware, cloud, and UX/UI teams to ensure projects remain on track.Track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.Issue & Risk ManagementCoordinate beta testing activities and assist with field issue triage.Help identify project risks, blockers, and dependencies.Work with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to facilitate issue resolution.Track software defects and enhancements using JIRA.Documentation & ReportingMaintain project documentation, meeting notes, and project status reports.Analyze project data and provide insights that support decision-making.Prepare presentations and progress updates for leadership.Ensure project documentation remains current and organized.Continuous ImprovementSupport Agile project management processes and sprint planning.Participate in process improvement initiatives.Stay current on project management best practices and emerging technologies.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.Recent graduate or 1–2 years of professional experience in project coordination, business analysis, or technical project management.Strong organizational and multitasking skills.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.Analytical mindset with experience interpreting and organizing data.Experience using JIRA or similar project management tools.Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.Preferred QualificationsInternship or co-op experience supporting software or technology projects.Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.Experience with Confluence, Trello, Microsoft Project, or similar collaboration tools.Exposure to software development or mobile application projects.Interest in connected devices, IoT, or consumer technology.What Success Looks LikeWithin the first few months, you'll become a trusted project coordinator by helping engineering teams stay organized, tracking project milestones, supporting beta testing efforts, managing technical issues through JIRA, and contributing to the successful delivery of connected mobile applications.WE ARE NOT WORKING WITH THIRD PARTY AGENCIES ON ANY ROLES AT THIS TIME. PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS FROM THIRD PARTIES.