Technical Program Manager

Ortman Consulting LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to oversee the development life cycle of DHS network programs. Responsibilities include project management, strategic planning, and collaborating with teams of network engineers. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of relevant experience, advanced technical skills, and active certifications including PMP and CCNP. Join us to lead important initiatives that support network infrastructure for numerous users across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 15 years experience leading programs in network systems and infrastructure with extensive field sites.
• Master's degree required for managerial role.
• Certifications PMP, CCNP, CISM are necessary for the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development life cycle for DHS network programs.
• Evaluate network tools and gather user requirements.
• Deliver project updates and Program Management Reports monthly.

Skills

Leadership in network system programs

Technical strategy implementation

Risk management

Project management

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

The Technical Program Manager oversees the full development life cycle for DHS network programs, including project management, budget operations, strategic planning, and progress tracking. The role leverages a strong technical background to implement technology strategies, lead teams of network engineers and architects, develop roadmaps, apply best practices, and manage repeatable processes. Responsibilities also include evaluating network tools, gathering user requirements, identifying gaps or product advantages, and advising DHS on stewardship and program health. The TPM must proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, perform research and development—including product bake-offs—maintain project data across SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence, and deliver weekly status updates as well as monthly Program Management Reports (PMRs) with invoicing summaries.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years experience leading programs supporting network systems and infrastructure with over 5,500 field sites, 2 or more datacenters/colocation facilities, and 250,000+ users.
• Master Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) – Active
• Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) – Active
• ITIL v4 – Active
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – Active