Technical Program Manager (TANTUS)

Sikich•Columbia, WA

4d•$190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Technical Program Manager (US - Hybrid- Washington, DC ) What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. Are you ready to grow with us? Position summary We are seeking a Technical Program Manager who will serve as the technical and delivery lead for assigned workstreams supporting NHTSA's technology area, ensuring the team delivers high-quality IT services and solutions that align with mission needs, contractual requirements, and customer expectations. This role combines hands-on technical depth with strong program management discipline to lead technical efforts across cloud and on-premises environments, guide solutioning discussions with federal stakeholders and delivery teams, and translate customer issues, requests, and priorities into executable plans. The Technical Program Manager will allocate the right technical resources to the right work, drive issues to resolution, connect the dots across federal stakeholders, and maintain strong in-person engagement with the customer 1–2 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology , Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Public Trust clearance.
15+ years of experience leading complex IT programs, projects, or technical delivery efforts in federal environments, with demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and mission-focused stakeholders.
Ability and willingness to engage in person with the customer in person, 1–2 days per week and operate effectively in a highly collaborative federal client environment.
Strong technical depth with the ability to understand, direct, and oversee work across cloud environments, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems integration, operations, and support services.
Proven ability to engage credibly in technical discussions with customers, architects, engineers, analysts, and operations staff, and to guide teams toward practical, supportable, and scalable solutions.
Experience assessing incoming requests or operational issues, determining the right technical approach, and assigning the right resources to drive work to completion efficiently and effectively.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including the ability to connect the dots across federal offices, align competing priorities, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Strong ownership mindset, with a track record of taking initiative, following through on commitments, and driving issues, decisions, and actions to closure.
Demonstrated aptitude, positive attitude, adaptability, and professionalism in dynamic client environments where responsiveness, sound judgment, and collaboration are critical to success.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution discipline, including planning work, managing dependencies, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences and produce clear, concise, and actionable status updates and recommendations.
Experience working in Agile, hybrid, or operational delivery environments, with the ability to lead teams through evolving priorities while maintaining structure, accountability, and momentum.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Scrum, SAFe , ITIL, cloud, cybersecurity, or other relevant technical/program certifications are preferred.
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead technical program delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring work is planned, staffed, executed, and completed on time, within scope, and to the quality standards expected by NHTSA and the program leadership team.
Serve as the primary technical integrator between customer stakeholders, program leadership, and delivery teams, connecting requirements, priorities, dependencies, and risks across organizational boundaries.
Engage directly with federal stakeholders to understand issues, requests, and emerging needs, then guide the team in developing practical, technically sound solutions that align with mission objectives.
Provide technical leadership across cloud, infrastructure, application, data, cybersecurity, and operations activities, with the ability to direct technical efforts regardless of the platforms, tools, or environments in use.
Allocate and coordinate technical resources appropriately across the team based on priorities, skillsets, workload, and deadlines to ensure efficient execution and successful delivery.
Lead technical discussions, solution reviews, tradeoff analyses, and decision-making sessions with both customer and contractor teams to drive clarity, alignment, and forward progress.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for non-technical stakeholders, while also challenging and guiding technical teams toward the most effective path forward.
Monitor delivery performance, risks, issues, dependencies, and technical blockers, and take ownership of driving them through resolution before they impact mission delivery.
Partner with the Sr Program Manager to support planning, execution tracking, risk management, stakeholder communications, and continuous improvement across the contract.
Ensure deliverables, technical recommendations, operational practices, and team outputs are aligned with contract requirements, federal standards, and customer expectations.
Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, and quality by setting high expectations for execution and modeling professionalism, initiative, and follow-through.
Maintain a strong on-site customer presence 1–2 days per week to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery and mission support.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Insurance options
Wellness programs
Flexible time off policy
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.