Technical Project Manager

Amentum • Fort Meade, MD

111d • Onsite

About The Position

Your Impact: Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team of passionate individuals in Ft 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, the Intel and Cyber Division is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) with a strong background in managing complex IT projects involving IP Networking, Server/Systems, and Unified Capabilities (UC) engineering. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-impact technical solutions on time and within budget leveraging Agile project management methodologies. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional technical teams, stakeholders, and customers to ensure seamless project execution and delivery. Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a cross functional team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets.

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: o IP networking (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) o Server/Systems engineering (e.g., Windows Server, Linux, VMware, cloud) o 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

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: o Networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls) o Server/Systems (Windows/Linux, virtualization, cloud infrastructure) o 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

Benefits

• Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about.
• Your health.
• Your well-being.
• Your security.
• Your future.
• Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan.
• Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave.
• Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees