Technical Program Manager

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC in the United States is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex engineering and technical initiatives for commercial and defense customers. The role focuses on program execution, cybersecurity, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

You will translate mission requirements into actionable roadmaps, manage budgets and risks, and ensure compliance with security standards throughout delivery. US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of program or project management experience at Senior Associate level, 8+ years at Principal level or higher.
• Experience leading technical engineering teams and managing budgets and risks.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive and oversee program and project execution across software, hardware, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Translate mission requirements into actionable tasks and delivery roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program management artifacts, risk registers, and budgets.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to meet objectives.
• Ensure solutions align with security best practices and federal guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date on technologies and defense frameworks applicable to the Public Sector.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Jira/Confluence

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Technical Program Managerto be responsible for leading, managing, and delivering complex engineering and technical initiatives for our commercial and defense customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of program execution, cybersecurity, and technical delivery, as well as experience in guiding cross-functional engineering teams, managing technical risks, and translating mission requirements into scalable operational solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and oversee program and project execution, technical delivery, and milestone management across software, hardware, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Work with customers, government stakeholders, and internal project team members to understand mission requirements and translate them into actionable engineering tasks and delivery roadmaps
• Develop and maintain program management artifacts, risk management registers, resource allocations, and budget tracking tools
• Coordinate and direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including software, cloud, and security specialists, to meet technical objectives
• Ensure technical solutions align with security best practices and federal compliance guidelines throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies, defense frameworks, and industry trends and their applicability to the Public Sector space

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in program or project management for Senior Associate level, 8 years for Principal level or higher
• 3 years of experience leading technical engineering teams, 5 years for Principal level or higher
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, systems engineering, and modern technology paradigms
• Experience leading technical teams including delegating tasks, reviewing deliverables, and coaching team members
• Experience managing program budgets, resource allocation, and risk management across technical portfolios
• Experience developing program management plans, driving operational decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical briefs to clients and executive level leaders
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and Agile delivery frameworks
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently
• US Citizenship and ability to maintain Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector, Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community (IC)
• U.S. Federal Government security clearance
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies, Risk Management Framework (RMF), or FedRAMP
• Active Secret clearance or higher
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Technical background or operational familiarity with cybersecurity platforms, cloud architecture, or autonomous systems

The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 commensurate on years of experience and technical interview.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.