Technical Project Manager

Role Overview

• End-to-End Project Management
• Manage multiple concurrent software development and O&M projects within defined scope, budget, and schedule, following the DS/CTO Project Management methodology and client SDLC standards.
• Plan, initiate, and oversee project execution, monitoring, and closure activities, including detailed project schedules, milestones, resource plans, and financial tracking.
• Ensure appropriate application of Agile practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or hybrid approaches) while aligning with customer governance, documentation, and stage gate requirements.
• Microsoft-Based and Cloud-Focused Delivery
• Lead projects focused on Microsoft-based custom software applications (e.g., .NET, C#, SQL Server, SharePoint, Power Platform) and coordinate with technical leads on architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Manage projects involving migration of on-premises applications to Microsoft Azure, coordinating with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure secure, compliant cloud adoption and smooth cutover.
• Portfolio / Program Management Support
• Support program-level planning and coordination for a high volume of projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and mission needs.
• Coordinate dependencies, shared resources, and cross-project risks and issues across multiple software initiatives in the operational environment.
• Leadership-Championed Special Projects
• Manage leadership-initiated special projects, including enterprise-level software upgrades, consolidations, and IT solution initiatives.
• Conduct discovery, feasibility assessments, and options analyses to identify and refine IT solutions that address enterprise business needs.
• Analysis, Reporting, and Performance Management
• Provide critical information and decision support to Senior Management, including data collection, discovery, gap analysis, cost impact analysis, and process improvement recommendations across multiple projects.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and dashboards; support quarterly and ad hoc performance reviews and reporting.
• Prepare clear, concise, and executive-ready status reports, briefings, and presentations for government stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Risk, Issue, and Change Management
• Identify, manage, and monitor project risks and issues, maintaining robust risk registers and action plans.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and corrective actions, escalating issues to the government and program leadership as appropriate.
• Manage project change control processes, including impact analysis for scope, schedule, and budget changes, and ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Security, Compliance, and ATO Support
• Assist in the planning and execution of Security Authorization and Assessment (A&A) activities and support application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) across assigned projects.
• Manage large efforts through the A&A process at DS and coordinate with information system security officers (ISSOs), security engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Enable project integration with other Project Managers whose software development efforts require an Authority to Operate (ATO), ensuring alignment of schedules, documentation, and security controls.
• Team Leadership and Stakeholder Collaboration
• Provide guidance, leadership, and direction to multiple cross-functional teams (developers, testers, business analysts, security, operations) to ensure a common understanding of goals, priorities, and quality expectations.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and accountable team culture and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) as needed.
• Collaborate with intra
• and inter-department resources and stakeholders, facilitating discussions, workshops, and working sessions to drive decisions and progress for key mission initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government stakeholders, effectively managing expectations, addressing concerns, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Minimum Skills Required: Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams of diverse individuals.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tasks, technologies, and business domains.
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands across several projects.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint; ability to create professional-quality artifacts, reports, and presentations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Extremely detail-oriented and well organized, with strong documentation and record-keeping habits.
• Willingness and ability to work non-traditional schedules/shifts when required to support mission-critical activities, deployments, or urgent issues.
• Desired Qualifications: Prior experience delivering software projects for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), national security community, or other federal agencies, with a deep understanding of their unique operational environments, constraints, and mission priorities.
• Familiarity with DOS-specific IT environments, systems, protocols, and security measures, including standard practices for system accreditation, data protection, and network security.
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or equivalent security-related certification.
• Experience in computer science, information technology, or a related technical discipline, with the ability to engage effectively with development and security teams on technical topics.
• Demonstrated outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to navigate complex situations, manage ambiguity, and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• PMP
• SDLC
• SQL
• .NET

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off