Technical Project Manager

Amentum•Fort Meade, MD

3d•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Project Manager to join their team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission. In support of DISA, Amentum’s Intel and Cyber Division is expanding a proven team of highly skilled engineers and architects to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. This team is committed to engineering, assembling, integrating, deploying, and sustaining an innovative IT enterprise solution. The team is mission-focused, customer-oriented, process-driven, and solutions-focused. We are seeking candidates who are critical thinkers, possess a strong work ethic, and can thrive both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment supporting a critical and rewarding mission. Successful candidates are detail-oriented while also capable of thinking strategically and responding quickly to emerging challenges and unique problem sets. To excel in this role, you must be adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of rapidly mastering aspects related to the production and integration of new systems and services.

Requirements

Must possess a TS security clearance w/ SCI eligibility and be able to obtain SCI prior to starting on contract.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience managing technical IT projects with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Must be a subject matter expert (SME) with Microsoft Project
PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
Demonstrated experience managing projects in: IP networking (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), Server/Systems engineering (e.g., Windows Server, Linux, VMware, cloud), Unified Capabilities (e.g., Cisco UC, Microsoft Teams, VoIP, video conferencing)
Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and associated tools
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in complex, dynamic environments
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of Technical Project Management experience in Information Technology (IT). Additional years of experience can be substituted for formal education.
Five (5) Years direct relevant experience
PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.

Nice To Haves

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist certification
Technical certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, MCSE, or AWS Solutions Architect
Experience working on DoD or federal government contracts

Responsibilities

Support the management of a complex IT engineering project from development through implementation
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of a high-impact technical solution
Assist in the daily maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule including updating task percent complete, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocations
Conduct daily Scrums to track sprint progress and maintain schedules to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
Identify and remove impediments to progress ensuring the team can work efficiently
Track and report Work in Progress (WIP) for multiple engineering teams
Assist with project Risk Management including identifying and reporting risks, determining Probability and Impact, and identifying Mitigation strategies
Coordinate Sprints and User Stories across engineering teams specializing in: Networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls), Server/Systems (Windows/Linux, virtualization, cloud infrastructure), Unified Capabilities (UC) (VoIP, Video conferencing, collaboration tools)
Apply Agile and hybrid project management methodologies to manage deliverables, team performance, and project transparency
Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)
Track project progress using tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, and other PM platforms
Prepare and present project status reports, metrics, and other deliverables to the Program Management Office