Senior Technical Project Manager, DevOps
Role
We're looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager with deep DevOps expertise to lead the planning and execution of our infrastructure and automation initiatives. You'll be the strategic driver behind our DevOps roadmap, orchestrating complex technical projects while keeping engineering teams and business stakeholders aligned and moving forward. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Drive project planning and execution across DevOps initiatives, including roadmap development, timeline management, risk assessment, and dependency tracking
Manage end-to-end delivery of DevOps projects including new CI/CD pipeline implementation, infrastructure automation, and data ingestion workflows
Track project health, surface blockers early, and drive resolution to keep momentum
Facilitate collaboration between DevOps, Engineering, AI, and Business teams to ensure timely, in-scope delivery
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, maintaining clarity and focus on execution
Bridge technical and business contexts by translating engineering requirements into actionable project plans, milestones, and stakeholder-friendly updates
Qualifications
7+ years of technical project management experience, with at least 3 years focused on DevOps, infrastructure, or platform engineering initiatives
Hands-on background in DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, containerization, cloud platforms)
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, deployment processes, and automation frameworks
Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder technical projects from conception through delivery
Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and tools (Jira, Confluence, or similar)
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate between technical and business audiences
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or similar hands-on technical role
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their DevOps tooling
Knowledge of data engineering workflows and infrastructure requirements
Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and deployment pipelines
PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM certification
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Work Environment
Location: This position is Onsite. This role is based at our Bellevue, WA office location, and employees are expected to work on-site during regular business hours.
Compensation
The compensation for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The estimated salary range for this role is 135,000 - 175,000 USD.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Professional development and growth opportunities
Chance to make a significant impact on the company's success
Equal Employment Opportunity
ProRata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
California Specific Notices
At-Will Employment: Employment at ProrataAI is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.
Salary Disclosure: In compliance with California law, salary information is provided to ensure transparency and fairness.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): ProrataAI complies with the CCPA. Personal information collected during the recruitment process will be used for employment purposes only.
*This open position is not eligible for Company sponsorship of a visa that would require a new H-1B visa petition that is subject to the $100,000 payment requirement announced in the Presidential Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” dated September 19, 2025 (or any extensions or modifications of the Proclamation).