Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a growing healthcare and life sciences technology organization in Durham, NC. This Technical Project Manager will play a key role in coordinating both client-facing research initiatives and internal technology programs, helping drive execution, improve operational processes, and maintain visibility across multiple cross-functional workstreams. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence three days per week in Durham, NC. Responsibilities • Coordinate project execution across multiple simultaneous healthcare, data, and technology initiatives while maintaining schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment. • Develop and maintain project roadmaps, work plans, risk registers, status reporting, and meeting documentation to ensure timely project delivery. • Partner with technical, scientific, and business teams to manage dependencies, resolve blockers, and improve communication across departments. • Establish and enhance project management standards, documentation practices, governance processes, and reporting frameworks within a growing organization. • Facilitate project meetings, track action items, monitor milestones, and provide regular updates to leadership and key stakeholders. Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, program support, or a related function; candidates with 2-5 years of experience are highly encouraged to apply. • Demonstrated ability to organize complex projects, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups. • Experience creating and maintaining project schedules, tracking risks, documenting requirements, and overseeing cross-functional project activities. • Proficiency with project management platforms such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Monday.com, along with Google Workspace and Slack. • Healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, CRO, health technology, or related industry exposure preferred; CAPM or PMP certification is a plus. Compensation • Salary Range: $83,000 - $100,000 annually • 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity • Hybrid Schedule: 3 Days Onsite per Week in Durham, NC • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K Application Details • Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite Weekly) • Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 Months) • Posting Date: 10/28/26 • Apply By/Closing Date: 11/28/26 Keywords Technical Project Manager, Associate Project Manager, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Project Lifecycle, Cross-Functional Teams, Healthcare Technology, Life Sciences, CRO, Clinical Research, Real-World Evidence, RWE, Health Informatics, Data Engineering, Product Development, Program Management, Roadmap Planning, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Google Workspace, Slack, Timeline Management, Resource Planning, Process Improvement, Project Governance, Change Management, Deliverables Tracking, Status Reporting, Documentation Management, Technology Programs, Healthcare Analytics, PMP, CAPM, Durham NC, Hybrid Jobs