Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager

Nightwing Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Group is seeking a Project Manager with strong product-oriented thinking and technical aptitude to lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of technology initiatives. This role bridges business strategy, product vision, and technical execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate has experience in project management, systems engineering, or product ownership, can translate complex

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects, systems engineering, or product ownership.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional development and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders, mission partners, customers, and development teams to gather requirements and prioritize initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and technical constraints.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Product ownership

Technical translation

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Project Manager with strong product-oriented thinking and technical aptitude to lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of new and existing technologies. This role bridges business strategy, product vision, and technical execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, efficient, and scalable solutions aligned with organizational goals.The ideal candidate brings experience in project management, systems engineering, or product ownership, with the ability to translate complex technical and operational concepts to a broad range of stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities** Collaborate with stakeholders, mission partners, customers, and development teams to gather requirements and prioritize initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and technical constraints **Required Skills & Experience** Experience in project management, systems engineering, or product ownership roles Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design, and implement technology solutions Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences Experience working with cross-functional development and engineering teams Familiarity with the OSI Model as a framework for understanding complex network interactions, or the ability to quickly learn and apply it Experience with vendor management, solution evaluation, and prototyping Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills **Desired / Preferred Qualifications** Experience developing or supporting product roadmaps and technology strategies Experience identifying and implementing innovative technologies that balance efficiency, scalability, and cost