Job Description & Details
The demand for skilled Technical Project Managers is soaring as businesses race to modernize their infrastructure and keep data safe. This role offers a chance to lead high‑impact platform initiatives in a fast‑paced environment. If you thrive on solving complex reliability challenges, this opportunity in O’Fallon is worth your attention.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to own the architectural design, capacity planning, and day‑to‑day operations of scalable platforms. You will drive backup and disaster‑recovery strategies, lead incident RCA, and champion automation to improve service reliability for 24/7 operations.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| Platform & Infrastructure Management | Guarantees scalability, performance, and alignment with business goals | Senior |
| Backup & Disaster Recovery | Safeguards data integrity and ensures business continuity during outages | Senior |
| Automation & Service Improvement | Reduces manual toil, accelerates incident resolution, and cuts operational cost | Mid |
Interview Preparation
- How do you approach capacity planning for a platform expected to double its load in 2 years?
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of forecasting techniques, monitoring metrics, and scaling strategies (horizontal vs. vertical). - Describe a recent incident where you performed root‑cause analysis. What steps did you take and what was the outcome?
What the interviewer is looking for: Methodical RCA process, use of logs/tools, and concrete remediation. - What backup and disaster‑recovery architecture would you implement for a mixed SQL/NoSQL environment?
What the interviewer is looking for: Knowledge of RPO/RTO, replication, snapshot strategies, and testing procedures. - Explain how you would automate a recurring operational task using Jira and ITSM tools.
What the interviewer is looking for: Experience with workflow automation, scripting/APIs, and measurable improvement metrics. - How do you ensure 24/7 platform availability while managing shift handovers and documentation?
What the interviewer is looking for: Practices for SOP creation, shift scheduling, knowledge transfer, and incident escalation.
Resume Optimization
- Technical Project Manager
- Platform Management
- Infrastructure Management
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Hadoop / Big Data Ecosystem
- SQL/NoSQL Databases
- Middleware Technologies
- Jira
- ITSM Tools
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Application Strategy
When emailing the recruiter, start with a brief greeting, attach your resume, and reference the subject line they requested. Explicitly highlight your top skills—such as Platform & Infrastructure Management, Backup & Disaster Recovery, and Automation—and tie them to specific projects where you delivered measurable results. Mention any experience with Hadoop, Jira/ITSM, and RCA to show a direct match with the job description.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Project Manager | 3‑5 years managing platform projects | End‑to‑end delivery, reliability, automation | Senior Technical Project Manager |
| Senior Technical Project Manager | 5‑8 years leading large‑scale infrastructure programs | Strategic planning, cross‑team leadership | Director of Technical Operations |
| Director of Technical Operations | 8‑12 years overseeing enterprise‑wide platforms | Portfolio governance, budget, innovation | VP of Engineering / CTO |