Principal Technical Project Manager

ASRC Federal • Huntsville, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Technology Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager with a strong background in software development lifecycles to support the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) Chief Information Officer (CIO) G6 at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The Principal Project Manager will lead complex technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of applications and tools that meet mission requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing technical or software development projects.
• Demonstrated expertise with at least one full software development lifecycles and modern development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varied stakeholder groups and technical needs.
• Strong understanding of IT system development, integration concepts, and enterprise-level solution delivery.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with developers, analysts, engineers, and customers.
• Excellent communication, documentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical field. A degree in Project Management will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or federal IT programs.
• Familiarity with RMF, STIG processes, or cybersecurity-focused project management.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 platforms, SharePoint, Power Platform, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry/Slate Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agile).
• Advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and customers to define project scope, objectives, timelines, risk mitigations, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocations using Agile, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables align with DoD, Army, and ACC policies, standards, and governance requirements.
• Facilitate communication across functional groups, ensuring timely updates, escalation of risks, and resolution of issues.
• Create and maintain project data in ticketing systems such as JIRA.
• Oversee quality assurance practices, including test strategy development, acceptance criteria validation, and readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate compliance activities, support RMF processes, and ensure solutions meet security standards.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver clear, consistent status reporting to leadership and customers.
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing project performance and recommending enhancements to processes and workflows.
• Prompt Engineering support for PMO
• Assist in departmental metric reporting and project scheduling.
• Need to recognize project types outside of software development (e.g. multimedia, governance)
• Aide in G6/CIO presentations and strategic communications

Benefits

• Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability
• Inclusive policies for bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs, along with 11 paid holidays annually
• A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting to help secure your financial future
• Employee referral bonuses to reward you for helping grow the ASRC Federal Family
• Pursuing Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degrees
• Obtaining industry-standard professional certifications
• Participating in professional certificate programs
• Covering registration fees for professional conferences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees