R&D Technical Program Manager

Apex Systems; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support IT service management initiatives in the Fairfax/Arlington, VA area. You will drive full lifecycle delivery from discovery through production, collaborating with engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and operations teams to deliver high-impact projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience managing complex technical programs, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing complex technical projects and programs.
• Experience delivering enterprise software, IT infrastructure, cloud, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong technical understanding across cloud platforms, application development, DevOps, cybersecurity, data/AI, and production ops.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex software, technology, and modernization projects.
• Translate objectives into actionable project plans, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resources across multiple initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, architecture, product management, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and operations.
• Facilitate planning sessions, status reviews, stakeholder communications, and executive reporting.
• Drive Agile and hybrid delivery while aligning with governance standards.
• Mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage dependencies proactively.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership with strategic delivery insights.
• Establish project metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track progress.
• Support operational readiness and smooth production transitions.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile / hybrid delivery

Stakeholder management

Technical acumen

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Dashboards/Reporting platforms

Job description

Job#: 3046958

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Technical Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support one of our IT service management clients based in Fairfax/Arlington, VA area. This person will lead complex technology initiatives supporting research, development, and modernization programs. This role is responsible for driving full lifecycle project delivery, from discovery and planning through implementation, release, and operational transition.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise and technical knowledge across software development, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, DevOps, data and AI initiatives, and IT operations. This individual will serve as a key liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership, ensuring successful delivery of high‑impact initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex software, technology, and modernization projects.
• Translate customer and business objectives into actionable project plans, roadmaps, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, architecture, product management, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and operations personnel.
• Facilitate project planning sessions, status reviews, stakeholder communications, and executive reporting.
• Drive Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies while ensuring alignment with organizational governance standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues, and proactively manage project dependencies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and stakeholders by providing strategic recommendations and delivery insights.
• Establish project metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track progress and drive accountability.
• Support operational readiness and successful transition of delivered solutions into production environments.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing complex technical projects and programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise software, IT infrastructure, cloud, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong technical understanding of:
  • Cloud platforms and services
  • Application development and systems integration
  • DevOps practices and automation
  • Cybersecurity principles
  • Data, analytics, and AI initiatives
  • Production operations and support environments
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, dashboards, and reporting platforms.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP, or similar).
• Cloud certifications from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience supporting federal or highly regulated environments.
• Background managing large-scale modernization, R&D, or innovation‑focused initiatives.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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