Technical Project Manager

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager supports aviation-focused programs by providing full lifecycle project management, technical leadership, and decision-oriented recommendations. This role operates within a structured program/project management framework and is responsible for delivering complex, mission-critical initiatives in a federal aviation environment. This individual will work across multiple stakeholders to drive execution, ensure quality, and align technical solutions with program objectives. Unlike administrative project roles, this position requires strong technical acumen and the ability to guide teams through complex engineering and system challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant functional area (aligned with applicable technical discipline) or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of relevant project management experience
Project management experience must include: Project planning and scheduling, Critical path and dependency management, Resource allocation, Baseline and performance management, Status monitoring and reporting
Demonstrated experience delivering technical projects in aviation, transportation, or other regulated environments
Strong understanding of technical systems, software development lifecycle (SDLC), or engineering processes
Experience providing technical leadership and decision support in project environments
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex project requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Active Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), or equivalent project/program management certification
Eligible for and willing to submit for a government security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

A positive, willing attitude
Self-motivated ability to make and meet commitments
An ability to think on your feet and solve problems quickly
Can learn new subject areas on the fly
An ability to learn and knowledge of how to learn
Enjoys working in a cross-disciplinary team environment
Technology agnostic with the ability to apply the right tool to the requirement
Self-starter

Responsibilities

Lead and manage technical aviation projects from initiation through completion
Provide technical leadership and ensure engineering and development efforts align with project objectives
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Perform project control functions including: Schedule development and maintenance, Critical path and dependency analysis, Resource allocation and planning, Baseline management and performance tracking
Monitor project status, risks, and performance metrics; provide actionable, decision-oriented recommendations
Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, federal standards, and organizational processes
Coordinate across government stakeholders, technical teams, and contractor personnel
Support quality assurance efforts and ensure deliverables meet technical and contractual requirements
Translate complex technical information into clear communications for leadership and non-technical stakeholders
Facilitate Agile, hybrid, or traditional project execution methodologies as appropriate
Contribute to program-level coordination when supporting larger, multi-project initiatives