Senior Technical Project Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to join an on-program Project Management Office (PMO) responsible for managing a subset of discrete IT projects within a broader agency portfolio. This role requires a seasoned professional who can independently lead multiple concurrent IT projects—spanning infrastructure modernization, software implementation, end-of-life technology refresh, and service delivery—across secure federal environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in project lifecycle management, cross-functional stakeholder coordination, and federal IT delivery, with a proven track record of driving projects to completion on time, within scope, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the successful delivery of multiple concurrent IT projects (infrastructure, software implementation, EOL technology refresh, and service delivery initiatives) within the program portfolio
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle management including planning, requirements definition, execution, deployment, and post-implementation support across secure federal environments
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, security, operations, and business units) to define requirements, scope, and delivery roadmaps aligned with mission objectives
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues across assigned projects, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and within-scope delivery
• Standardize and continuously improve project management processes, reporting frameworks, and governance structures to drive execution consistency across the PMO
• Accelerate project delivery timelines by implementing best practices, removing blockers, and improving cross-team coordination
• Manage project documentation, status reporting, and executive communications using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
• Support ITSM processes and service delivery operations, including incident management, change management, and access provisioning as needed
• Coordinate with program leadership to ensure alignment of individual project outcomes with broader portfolio objectives, contractual obligations, and performance metrics
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and stakeholder alignment meetings, translating business requirements into actionable project plans and technical solutions
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and contractual commitments
• Support business continuity planning and recovery strategy development as applicable to IT project delivery

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years with a HS Diploma
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects across infrastructure, software, and technology refresh domains
• Proven expertise in full project lifecycle management—from initiation and planning through execution, deployment, and closeout
• Strong experience partnering with cross-functional teams (engineering, security, operations) in secure federal environments
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and dependency management across complex project portfolios
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both technical and executive levels
• Experience developing and standardizing PMO processes, reporting frameworks, and governance structures
• US Citizen with Active Top Secret (or Q) clearance with SCI

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
• Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), DOW, IC, or similar federal missions
• Background in IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and frameworks (ITIL)
• Experience with IT strategy development, business planning, and technology integration consulting