Dea Crittenden | Technical Project Manager
Making Sense of Chaos
My TPM Hero Services
Digital Project Problem-Solving Sessions
Your project needs a catalyst. If you’re facing a development roadblock, struggling to define your next iteration, or simply need an objective expert to validate your strategy, these sessions are for you.
We don't just talk; we solve. You'll walk away with the clarity and concrete steps required to move forward. My 1:1 advisory is designed to cut through the noise, providing the focused direction and proven frameworks that get results, fast.
We'll work together on an hourly basis to tackle your most urgent issues. Typical outcomes include a prioritized action plan, key workflow definitions, or clear success metrics—everything you need to regain momentum.
Stop guessing and start building. Let's discuss your challenges and create your customized path forward.
High-Efficiency Technical Project Management
You have the vision, and I have the proven process to deliver it. Taking a digital application from idea to reality is complex, and you need a seasoned expert to navigate the challenges, control the chaos, and ensure on-time delivery.
I provide full-cycle project execution, acting as the vital link between your executive stakeholders, the needs of end-users, and your development teams. My focus is on maximum efficiency and predictable outcomes.
What you get is a structured, results-driven process that defines every step:
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Deep Discovery & Goal Alignment: Rapidly gaining an in-depth understanding of your business needs and defining success metrics.
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Actionable Project Artifacts: Developing the essential tools, like roadmaps, detailed user stories, and workflow diagrams.
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Strategy & Oversight: Implementing robust product development strategies and maintaining rigorous control over the project schedule.
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Guaranteed Visibility: Delivering continuous, transparent progress reporting through every milestone until successful launch.
Want a reliable path to a finished product? Let's schedule a call to detail how my process will work for your unique project.
Project Rescue & Turnaround Management
Does your current technical project feel like an out-of-control monster? It's a common crisis: projects that are already underway but are failing, stalled, or bleeding budget with no clear end in sight.
Stop the panic. You don't need a replacement; you need an intervention. I specialize in Project Rescue. I'll conduct a rapid assessment of your current status to quickly diagnose the root cause—whether it's a technical bottleneck, runaway scope, or team alignment issues.
We'll then develop a concise recovery plan and I'll step in to lead your team, stabilizing the project and guiding it to a successful, controlled completion.
Ready to tame the monster and deliver the promised product? Click the button below to get started.
My TPM Hero Fans
I had the pleasure of working with Dea as our Technical Project Manager during the build-out of our custom software platform and its integrations with several third-party systems. From day one, she demonstrated exceptional leadership, organization, and technical acumen.
Dea not only understood the complex engineering aspects of the project but also took the time to fully grasp our business goals and translate them into actionable development priorities. She served as the perfect bridge between our business team and the engineers — ensuring clarity, efficiency, and alignment at every stage.
Her ability to anticipate challenges, manage timelines, and maintain clear communication made an enormous impact on the project.
I would highly recommend Dea to any organization looking for a project manager who combines strategic thinking, technical depth, and outstanding team leadership. She’s truly one of the best project managers I’ve worked with.
Nikki Eaves, VP
RXMG
As a senior developer who worked with and under Dea for many years, I can confidently attest to her exceptional leadership, strong project management skills, and vast technical understanding of projects from start to finish.
Dea consistently demonstrates the strength, knowledge, and insight needed to guide teams of any size through the development process.
On a personal level, she offers support, guidance, and invaluable wisdom drawn from her years of experience. Working with Dea has not only made me a better developer but a better professional overall.
Cody Conroy, Sr. Software Engineer
RXMG
Dea is a manager who fully commits to her projects. Her passion for creating the best possible product is highly motivating for the entire team. She is exceptionally skilled at digging into user needs and translating them into clear requirements. She also has a great, analytical ability to see the system as a whole and its components. I highly recommend her—she is not only a professional but also someone who fosters a positive work culture within the team.
Adam Zarniewicz, Software Engineer
RXMG
About Me
Hi, I'm Dea. For 25 years, I’ve been driven by a single passion: solving complex puzzles that make a real-world impact.
What started as a career in software engineering evolved into a leadership role in project management, but I've never lost my developer's curiosity for how things work. This dual perspective is the key to my success. I’m fluent in the languages of both code and business, allowing me to act as the bridge that connects ambitious vision to technical reality.
My journey has taken me through a wide array of fascinating challenges—rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs, innovating fintech and healthcare digital applications, streamlining payment processing via online hosted applications, and driving growth in the automotive and digital marketing spaces using cutting edge digital technology. Through it all, my mission has remained the same: deliver exceptional results by empowering great teams.
My TPM Hero Super Powers
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I Lead with Communication: I believe the most common point of failure in any project is communication. I excel at facilitating clear, honest, and continuous dialogue between stakeholders, users, and technical teams to ensure everyone is aligned and moving in the same direction.
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I Build Collaborative Teams: My role is to clear obstacles and foster an environment where talented people can do their best work. Teamwork isn't just a buzzword to me; it's the engine that drives success.
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I Manage Risk Proactively: Using proven agile frameworks, I focus on identifying risks early and turning them into manageable tasks, ensuring we stay on track, on time, and on budget.
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I Champion Quality and Reliability: Ultimately, a project is only successful if it delivers a high-quality, reliable product that works at scale. I am a relentless advocate for the end-user and a stickler for detail from start to finish.
Whether you're looking to launch a new product, streamline a complex process, or lead a team through a critical challenge, I have the experience and perspective to help you succeed.
Let's talk about what we can build together.
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Contact Me
Email: dea@tpmhero.com
Phone: 1-248-923-1810
Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States of America
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