Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Dark Wolf Solutions as a Technical Program Manager leading technical support for a large Air Force IT program. You will manage a technical team, oversee Agile software projects, allocate resources, and interact with various stakeholders. This role demands expertise in Air Force IT, software development, and PMO support. Success requires strong leadership, communication, and contract management skills, aligning with our company values. The position is a hybrid role in Boston, MA, with some travel required. A competitive salary is offered.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing large, complex IT programs and technical teams for DoD or other Federal Agencies
• Experience supporting AFLMC Command and Control program
• Project Management Professional Certification(s)
• Knowledge and understanding of US Air Force Agile development and DevSecOps best practices as defined by DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design and other authoritative guidance
• Strong customer service, written, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated understanding of project management processes, strategies, and methods
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent in the broader IT industry
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with experience guiding others in these areas
• Strong sense of personal accountability in decision-making and supervising department teams
• MA/MS degree in a technical or business field
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance or higher level clearance

Responsibilities

• Manage a large technical team to assist the Air Force in the development and modernization of mission applications to support Command and Control
• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of Agile software projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards
• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and technology, to support project objectives and deliverables
• Interact with all stakeholders on the program, including engineers, developers, other vendors/contractors, security, and executive level sponsors
• Monitor project progress and performance, conducting regular reviews and assessments to ensure adherence to software development standards and best practices
• Update and maintain project management artifacts, such as risk registers, budgets, and staffing plans
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, addressing client needs, and contributing to the development of a business vision while managing implementation efforts
• Recruit and train exceptional employees to fulfill posted positions within the program’s scope
• Hold regular technical team meetings to address questions or challenges regarding projects
• Travel to additional program sites across the country as required (less than 20%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior Air Force leaders and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience
• Demonstrated experience in contract management and proactive identification of potential risks or challenges
• Adept at fostering a positive work environment and aligning with Dark Wolf Solutions' core values
• A team player with an outgoing demeanor, able to seamlessly integrate into our company culture and contribute to both our and the customer’s collaborative work environment
• Experience working with the US Air Force software factories
• Knowledge and understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes infrastructure, and typical tools in a pipeline including SAST/DAST, dependency checkers, unit testing frameworks, and code quality checkers
• Experience with architectural solutions for multi-region hybrid infrastructure (on-prem and commercial cloud)

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is between $190,000.00 - $220,000.00, commensurate on experience
• This position is a hybrid role in Boston, MA and will require as needed travel