Technical risks in project management are any issues that could potentially impact the successful completion of a project. This includes both physical and software-related challenges, such as unreliable hardware, subpar performance specs, or hidden complexities in data formats. These risks can put projects behind schedule, over budget, and even compromise safety and security. For these reasons, it’s important for project managers to understand how to properly identify, assess, manage, and mitigate technical risks in order to ensure their projects get done on time, within budget, and without any unpleasant surprises.