Technical Project Manager

Nüvitek•Arlington, VA

16h•Remote

About The Position

At Nüvitek, customer success is our Ethos; together, we drive transformational outcomes. We only succeed when our customers succeed. We partner with our customers to achieve business objectives by using our proven customer-centric, value-driven business practices and service delivery methodologies. We are seeking a high-energy Technical Project Manager to serve as the primary engine for execution on our high-visibility delivery effort. This hybrid role requires blending the servant-leadership of a Scrum Master with the strategic, technical oversight of a Technical Project Manager. You will be the "boots-on-the-ground" leader responsible for driving the day-to-day execution, ensuring our Agile development teams operate at peak efficiency to meet aggressive milestones, including a critical Minimum Viable Product (MVP) delivery and subsequent system expansions. This role goes beyond moving tickets, you will manage the delivery cadence, identify technical dependencies, anticipate and resolve bottlenecks, and ensure the program remains strictly within scope, schedule, and contractual constraints. In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Nuvitek's mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.

Requirements

9+ years of proven experience in a hybrid Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master role managing software development teams.
Expert-level practical knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
Relevant Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
Advanced proficiency in Agile lifecycle management tools, specifically Jira and Confluence (creating reports, dashboards, and managing workflows).
Ability to understand and actively participate in technical discussions concerning modern architectures (e.g., microservices), DevSecOps pipelines, and Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Demonstrated experience working within formal System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and governance frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience successfully delivering IT solutions within a U.S. Federal Government environment.
Relevant Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
Specific experience delivering complex workflow, business process, or Case Management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead Agile delivery across multiple high-velocity development pods by facilitating core Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives) and keeping teams aligned and productive
Monitor team health, velocity, and capacity, and translate detailed Agile progress into concise, actionable updates for program leadership
Partner with Product Owner(s) to ensure the backlog is refined, prioritized, and ready at least two sprints ahead
Manage the project schedule and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring delivery stays aligned to key milestones and timelines
Track technical dependencies, including integrations, environments, and infrastructure readiness, and ensure they are resolved on time
Identify risks and issues early, drive mitigation actions, and maintain control over scope, schedule, and delivery expectations
Support coordination of system integrations and data exchanges across platforms to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality
Align delivery with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD workflows and release processes, to support consistent and reliable deployments
Maintain Jira dashboards, burn-down charts, and key metrics to provide visibility into progress and blockers
Prepare and deliver regular status updates covering progress, risks, resource utilization, and delivery performance
Serve as a key point of contact for client stakeholders, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and upcoming activities
Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders by ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through
Support client meetings, demos, and working sessions, ensuring alignment between technical teams and stakeholder expectations
Ensure work across tickets, defects, and changes is progressing and completed within expected timelines
Own documentation of SOPs, configuration changes, and implementation guides to maintain knowledge continuity and support