Technical Program Manager – Federal Software Delivery Lead

Indev; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

InDev seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead mission-critical software development and modernization initiatives for a DHS customer. This role demands deep technical leadership across the full SDLC, strong engagement with developers and architects, and the ability to drive rapid delivery while maintaining customer relationships.

You will manage release cycles, coordinate with product owners and architects, and ensure compliance, security, and performance across the program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing large federal IT programs.
• 5+ years managing COTS-based projects and modernization initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex mandates into actionable backlogs and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end technical oversight for Agile software engineering, DevSecOps, and 24/7 O&M for mission-critical apps.
• Lead high-velocity release cycles with compressed timelines and change requests.
• Translate requirements for government product owners and advise on architectural feasibility and risks.
• Champion automated testing, containerization, CI/CD maturity, and cloud-native practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

SDLC leadership

Agile/DevOps understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Eng/IT or related field

Job description

InDev seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead mission-critical software development and modernization initiatives for a DHS customer. This role demands deep technical leadership across the full SDLC, strong engagement with developers and architects, and the ability to drive rapid delivery while maintaining customer relationships.

You will manage release cycles, coordinate with product owners and architects, and ensure compliance, security, and performance across the program.