IT Project Manager- Software Development

NTT DATA Services • Rockville, MD

3d • $97,391 - $162,319

About The Position

NTT DATA is seeking a highly motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager with strong technical and business analysis skills. The role supports mission-critical work serving medical, health, and scientific communities and emphasizes the use of modern AI tools and automation to improve documentation, analysis, communication, productivity, and project delivery. The position works with federal managers, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver software and technology initiatives, including Agile .NET implementations, cloud modernization, and zero-trust alignment.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience developing and implementing Project Management Plans.
• At least 6 years of project management experience.
• At least 5 years of experience leading Agile .NET implementations, with command of the underlying technologies and technical components.
• At least 5 years of experience with complex software architectures and database structures, including technical and business challenges, while keeping deliverables aligned with project objectives.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Understanding of business and technology organizations, resources, priorities, and needs.
• Experience implementing large, complex initiatives in a multi-vendor, matrixed organization.
• Strong skills in MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Project.
• Strong grasp of project management and technology development lifecycles.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Previous government work experience.
• Experience working onsite with government clients.
• Experience with Health Care IT Systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with federal managers and customers to define project scope, timelines, and roadmaps, incorporating AI opportunities that support mission outcomes.
• Lead teams through the full EPLC lifecycle, using AI to improve requirements gathering, documentation quality, and compliance tracking.
• Advise government stakeholders on AI-enabled solutions to improve delivery efficiency, reporting, and decision-making.
• Develop program governance processes that integrate automation and AI tools while meeting federal oversight, security, and documentation standards.
• Provide single-point accountability for contractual deliverables and use AI to streamline communication, status updates, and artifact management.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, using AI-based analysis to detect trends and improve response times.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery, using AI for backlog refinement, user story drafting, and sprint-planning insights.
• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports, using AI to accelerate data compilation, narrative creation, and metric visualization.
• Lead technical planning sessions supporting cloud modernization, zero-trust alignment, and AI-supported operational enhancements.
• Maintain project artifacts, including schedules, risk registers, and compliance documentation, using AI automation for version control and consistency.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and lessons-learned sessions, using AI to identify patterns across workstreams and improve practices.
• Coordinate with Development, QA, Hosting, Analytics, and Security teams to introduce AI-based efficiencies across testing, operations, and data workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution.
• Flexible spending or health savings account.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Additional voluntary or legally required benefits.
• May be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed