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# Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** SWIFT
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Project Management Software, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9203315/technical-program-manager

## About the Role

* 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

## 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