Technical Project Manager

Overview

The Work

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering 1–4 key software development projects concurrently within a large, complex portfolio of applications. The role emphasizes Agile Software Development practices while ensuring compliance with and integration into the client’s existing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and governance.

This role will have extensive experience managing Microsoft-based custom software applications, including on-premises systems being migrated to Microsoft Azure, as well as supporting other application technologies through operations and maintenance (O&M) phases. This position provides project and program management support for multiple applications in an operational environment, following the DS/CTO Project Management methodology and federal IT standards.

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE. 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• 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 accou