Technical Project Manager

Summary

Join Dev Technology as a Technical Project Manager and lead cross-functional teams in delivering mission-critical software for the government. You will manage multiple projects, oversee initiatives from start to finish, and collaborate with various stakeholders. This hybrid role requires one day a month in the Herndon, VA office. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and technical skills, experience in government contracting, and a proven ability to lead Agile projects. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Java-based software development project leadership are required. Dev Technology offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leading and delivering Java based software development projects
• Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and customer needs
• Strong communication skills to facilitate alignment across stakeholders
• Adept at building trust and transparency with both clients and internal teams
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or portfolios in dynamic environments
• Must have experience providing project management in the government contracting services space and dealing with a variety of stakeholders at various levels of project engagement
• Proven ability to lead Agile projects through the full software development lifecycle
• Strong interpersonal skills; excels at building trust with clients and team members
• Experience with Agile collaboration tools like JIRA and Confluence or similar
• Ability to prioritize team success over individual recognition
• Fast learner with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new business areas

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams
• Support Requirements Definition, Security, Data, and DevOps groups
• Manage multiple small teams (6-8 personnel total)
• Conduct people management duties such as performance reviews
• Oversee initiatives from inception to completion
• Create and manage delivery schedules and release plans
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Track and resolve program-level issues and impediments
• Facilitate collaboration across internal teams, partners, and various stakeholders
• Participate in program-level communication and reporting
• Translate complex technical topics for both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts