Technical Program Manager

SWIFT
Reston, VA, United States
19 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering JIRA Cyber Security Information Systems Information Engineering Project Management Software Scrum Methodology Software Engineering Systems Integration Information Technology

Job description

  • Manage a 10-person team including experts in technical integration, network/cyber security engineering, software development, and data engineering and analysis
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs using Agile methodologies
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to mission priorities and technical objectives
  • Drive disciplined adherence to project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  • Maintain rigorously organized Agile workflows, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups
  • Maintain a clean and actionable JIRA board, ensuring accurate and up-to-date tracking of tasks, issues, and resource assignments
  • Translate high-level objectives into detailed technical tasks and milestones
  • Align internal and external resources to program requirements, balancing technical and personnel constraints
  • Foster a culture of accountability within the team, holding contributors to timelines, quality standards, and deliverables
  • Interface with government customers and stakeholders regularly, providing updates and managing expectations
  • Collaborate with technical leads, engineers, and SMEs across domains to ensure effective integration and delivery
  • Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks early in the program lifecycle
  • Work closely with contracts, procurement, and business units to ensure program compliance and performance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted
  • 5+ years of experience in technical program management
  • Demonstrated success delivering programs in network engineering, systems engineering, or similar technical domains
  • Comprehensive knowledge of managing teams, PM processes, and PM tools
  • Deep expertise with Agile methodologies and full project lifecycle management
  • Proficiency with JIRA and Agile program management tools
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills-capable of managing both technical teams and high-level customer interactions
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

  • Experience managing contracts, to include tracking/reporting costs and knowledge of basic contracting principles

About the company

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

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