Computrition, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise foodservice, nutrition management, and retail software technology, trusted by more than 1,200 customers across North America, including healthcare systems, military installations, correctional facilities, and higher education institutions. For more than 44 years, we've built technology in service of our customers, helping them improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial performance, and deliver better nutritional care. We're investing in the future of our platform by adopting modern technologies and working closely with customers to solve complex operational challenges.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Technical Project Manager to lead strategic cloud technology initiatives from concept through completion, while also contributing to select on-premise software growth initiatives. This role is responsible for managing project scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with strategic organizational objectives. The Project Manager will work cross-functionally with product development, engineering, operations, finance, and executive leadership to deliver solutions on time and within budget. This role requires experience using AI tools to accelerate the management, tracking, and delivery of technical development, as well as the commercialization of new software initiatives, not just familiarity with AI in the abstract. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the President of the company.
Project Planning and Execution
Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies
Define project scope and objectives, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations
Lead project kickoffs, regular status meetings, post-project reviews, and swift execution of action items
Track project progress and deliverables through established project management tools and reporting systems
Strategic Planning and Performance Execution
Partner with the President on strategic planning for cloud growth initiatives and select on-premise innovation initiatives, translating strategic priorities into executable plans with clear ownership and timelines
Track execution against strategic milestones, surfacing where performance is falling behind intent and driving corrective action
Contribute to the commercial and business planning view of key initiatives, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Sales to connect technical delivery to business outcomes
Budget and Financial Oversight
Establish and manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting variances
Ensure all project expenditures align with approved budgets and company financial policies
Provide quarterly budget summaries and variance analyses to leadership
Identify and operationalize opportunities for enhanced financial performance
Communication and Reporting
Serve as the central point of contact for project-related communication across departments
Prepare and present regular progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership review
Facilitate quarterly strategic reviews, providing updates on project status, key milestones, risks, and opportunities
Proactively engage with customers and prospects to solicit feedback on offerings and stimulate demand
Risk and Issue Management
Proactively identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing mitigation and contingency plans
Escalate critical issues promptly and facilitate resolution with appropriate stakeholders
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the refinement of project management processes, tools, and best practices
Analyze project outcomes to identify lessons learned and opportunities for future improvement
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree required, in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
MBA or equivalent business experience translating technical execution into strategic and business outcomes is considered a strong advantage
5+ years of experience managing cloud, software product development, or technical projects preferred
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Prior experience working in healthcare foodservice operations or bedside nutrition management is an advantage
Skills and Competencies
Experience using AI tools and workflows to accelerate the planning, tracking, and delivery of technical development initiatives, and to support the commercialization of new technologies from early development through go-to-market execution is required for this role
Strong understanding of cloud and software product development life cycle
