Senior System Manager Technical Project Manager#12839

About the Company
This company is a technology-driven company delivering technical content and knowledge solutions for enterprise and OEM clients. With a strong focus on the automotive and technical documentation domains, we develop AI-powered knowledge systems, intelligent documentation platforms, and next-generation enterprise tools.
Their solutions include AI-assisted authoring systems, RAG-based knowledge platforms, Owner's Manual AI, and enterprise-scale content infrastructures—production-grade systems that connect AI with real-world operational knowledge.

Role Summary
This role is not a traditional project manager position, but a Tech PM who designs and drives entire projects based on strong technical understanding. You will bridge business requirements and technical implementation, leading projects from PoC through production while being accountable for outcomes. Many of our projects are in the 01 phase. In highly uncertain environments, you will structure ambiguous requirements and drive the creation of products and systems. You will lead cross-functional teams of approximately 5 members per project, working closely with clients to drive key decisions.

Key Responsibilities
1. Project Ownership and Execution

• Own overall project delivery, including progress, quality, and outcomes
• Drive projects end-to-end from PoC to production deployment
• Manage schedules, risks, and dependencies
• Provide direction and decision-making in uncertain project environments

2. Technical Design Leadership

• Lead system architecture and technical direction
• Make decisions on technologies such as LLMs, RAG, and data platforms
• Conduct design reviews through discussions with engineers
• Drive decisions based on technical trade-offs

3. Requirements Definition and Structuring

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Structure and clarify ambiguous requirements
• Define MVP scope and system boundaries
• Lead specification design and hypothesis validation in 01 phases

4. Client-Facing Responsibilities

• Communicate and negotiate directly with clients
• Manage proposals, scope adjustments, and expectations
• Explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proactively surface project risks and define mitigation approaches

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and business teams
• Facilitate alignment and accelerate decision-making across teams
• Identify and resolve project bottlenecks

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software or system development
• Experience in project management or project leadership
• Ability to understand and discuss system architecture and design
• Experience working with clients or managing stakeholders
• Ability to bridge technical and business perspectives
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI / LLM / RAG-related projects
• Experience with knowledge systems or search platforms
• Experience implementing enterprise systems
• Experience delivering projects from PoC to production
• Knowledge of data platforms, workflows, or automation
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing industries

Technical Understanding (Expected Level)

• Basic understanding of LLMs, RAG, and vector databases
• Understanding of API, backend, and frontend architecture
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of system architecture and data flow design

Client Interaction Level

• High-level client interaction including issue resolution and risk management
• Lead and participate in meetings with OEM and enterprise clients
• Explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive decisions
• Make decisions and conduct negotiations with an understanding of business and organizational context

Location / Work Type

• Full-time Hybrid (Texas-based preferred)