Technical Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Program Manager to join our Enterprise Applications team. This role serves as the project management expert for a dynamic portfolio of IT initiatives, acting as the critical link between our business stakeholders and our technical development teams. The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for prioritizing incoming project requests, managing the full technical project lifecycle, and ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of high-quality enterprise application solutions that support our evolving business needs.

This is an onsite role in our McLean, VA office.

Responsibilities

* Drive the end-to-end execution of multiple, complex technical projects within the Enterprise Applications portfolio, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget

* Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT leadership to intake, evaluate, and prioritize technical project requests, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and IT roadmaps

* Oversee all stages of the full technical project lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements definition through planning, execution, deployment, and post-implementation review

* Lead change management efforts across technical implementations, including developing communication plans and training to maximize user adoption and minimize business impact

* Drive cross-functional problem-solving, influencing diverse teams and stakeholders to diagnose complex issues and align on effective, sustainable technical resolutions

* Lead technical teams in the adoption and execution of Agile methodologies, including the facilitation of ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives

* Act as the primary communication liaison between technical teams (developers, engineers, architects) and non-technical stakeholders (business units, leadership)

* Proactively identify, track, and mitigate technical, schedule, and resource risks, escalating issues to leadership as necessary to ensure project momentum

* Develop and maintain program status reports and dashboards, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts) to provide clear visibility to all stakeholders

* Champion and contribute to the continuous improvement of program management, project delivery processes, and governance standards within the Enterprise Applications team

Basic Qualifications

* 4+ years of dedicated experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, or a similar role managing the full lifecycle of technical projects

* Demonstrated experience guiding technical programs from initiation through delivery and closure, specifically with technical projects for a business or enterprise application team

* Proven expertise with Agile methodologies, including strong proficiency in sprint planning and backlog refinement

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying risks and driving decisive action

* Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence:
Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

* 4+ years of experience in technical project management, IT project delivery, or technical leadership

* Experience serving as a Scrum Master for one or more technical teams

* Relevant professional certification (e.g., PMP, Certified Scrum Master - CSM, or a Scaled Agile Framework certification)

* Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project)

* Familiarity with systems related to the construction or engineering industries (e.g., ERP, Financial Systems, Field Applications)

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