Technical Operations Project Manager

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vosper Thornycroft Group seeks a Technical Operations Project Manager to lead mission-critical initiatives for National Security customers. This 100% onsite role is based in the National Capital Region and requires coordination across government and contractor teams.

You will define scope, timelines, and deliverables, manage schedules and risks, and present status updates to leadership. Travel up to 35% CONUS may be required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree; experience may count in lieu of degree.
• Ability to travel up to 35% CONUS.
• Experience managing technical or mission-focused projects in government or national security environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of technical projects across cross-functional teams.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with stakeholders.
• Manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Track progress using appropriate tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Coordinate internal staff and external partners to support successful delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost using structured change-control practices.
• Prepare and present status updates to leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships across government and contractor teams.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, plans, and briefings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Government/national security exp

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Technical Operations Project Manager to lead the delivery of mission-critical initiatives supporting National Security customers. This role is based in the National Capital Region and is 100% onsite.

What will you do?

• Lead planning and execution of technical projects across cross-functional teams
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with stakeholders
• Manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
• Track progress using appropriate tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks
• Coordinate internal staff and external partners to support successful delivery
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost using structured change-control practices
• Prepare and present status updates to leadership and customer stakeholders
• Maintain strong relationships across government and contractor teams
• Develop and maintain project documentation, plans, and briefings

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Minimum of 12 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree (experience may count in leui of degree)
• Must be able to travel up to 35% CONUS travel
• Experience managing technical or mission-focused projects in government or national security environments
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication skills
• Experience managing schedules, risks, and deliverables across concurrent efforts