Technical Project Manager

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.

Tecovas is looking for a Technical Project Manager to run the day-to-day sprint cadence for our Front End Engineering team, working closely with our Digital team. You’ll also lead select projects across the tech org. Reporting directly to the Director of Program Management, you will drive timely delivery, prioritization, and timeline management. You must love working across a range of technical disciplines and bring a friendly attitude to the role!

This role is required to be based in Austin, TX. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects 
• Own the day-to-day management of Front End Engineering sprint work, from planning through release
• Serve as the main link between Front End Engineering and the Digital teams, guiding Digital priorities into sprint-ready work
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define project goals, requirements, and strategies
• Document project requirements, user stories, and test plans clearly and comprehensively
• Communicate regularly with relevant stakeholders on project status, progress, risks, and changes in scope
• Follow a defined project management methodology to ensure that project steps and resources are well-planned and executed
• Facilitate daily standup meetings, sprint planning meetings, and backlog grooming sessions for assigned technology teams
• Own and manage sprint planning in project management software, including incorporating stakeholder prioritization
• Partner with engineering team on project estimates and prioritization
• Balance the ability to work independently and drive projects forward with the awareness to seek guidance or escalate issues when needed
• Resolve conflicts in a timely manner and escalate to senior management when appropriate

Experience we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in technical project management, working directly with engineering teams, and/or experience in relevant work, fields, or related functions
• Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
• Excellent customer intuition; demonstrated success in identifying, prioritizing and delivering product capabilities to delight customers
• Strong data analysis skills; the ability to run data analysis and synthesize data to make on-point business decisions
• Experience running Agile sprints for a front end, web, or e-commerce engineering team.
• Bonus points for a Certified ScrumMaster Certification

What you bring to the table:

• You have the capacity to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule and meet deadlines
• You have excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with an ability to influence at executive level
• You have a proven track record of earning trust with stakeholders who may possess disparate working styles
• You take pride in the quality and durability of your work

Full Time Benefits & Perks: 

• We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
• 401(k) match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO policy
• Corporate wellness program
• Competitive salary - $95,000 - $105,000/commensurate with experience
• Eligibility to participate in Corporate Bonus Program
• Generous employee discounts!

About Us:

Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com, Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

 Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply! Information collected during the application process is subject to our  privacy policy.  Please note: Offers of employment may be conditional pending the completion of standard onboarding procedures.