Project Manager (Engineer Sourced)/Client Solutions Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a technically strong, client-facing Engineering-Sourced Project Manager to serve as a bridge between our Engineering team and our clients. This hybrid role combines technical project management with solution architecture oversight and client engagement.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background, understands system architecture and integrations, and is highly organized in managing delivery through tools like Jira and ClickUp. This individual will lead technical implementations, translate business requirements into engineering execution plans, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope, and aligned with architectural standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Client-Facing Solutions Leadership

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for client implementations and solution delivery.

Lead client onboarding sessions, technical discovery discussions, and requirements gathering.

Translate client business needs into clear technical requirements and implementation plans.

Provide architectural guidance to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

Manage client expectations, timelines, and deliverables throughout the engagement lifecycle.

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Technical Project Management

Create and manage project plans, epics, stories, and tasks in Jira and ClickUp.

Coordinate sprint planning and cross-functional execution with Engineering and Product teams.

Monitor progress, manage risks, and proactively address blockers.

Ensure alignment between solution design and engineering architecture.

Track key milestones and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Maintain structured documentation for implementations and technical workflows.

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Architecture & Systems Oversight

Review system designs, integrations, APIs, and data flows to ensure feasibility and alignment.

Collaborate with engineers to validate solution architecture before development.

Support technical troubleshooting during implementations.

Ensure best practices in system design, scalability, and performance.

Document architectural decisions and integration specifications.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.