Technical Program Manager IV

Oceaneering; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 118,600 - 177,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Technical Project Manager to align software solutions with customer requirements. You will manage projects to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and business ethics.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, over 10 years of experience, and PMP Certification. A comprehensive benefits package is included, with a salary range of $118,600 to $177,800.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience.
• PMP/CAPM Certification or achievable within 3 years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in alignment with Oceaneering’s values.
• Coordinate tasking requests from management and stakeholders.
• Ensure team remains on budget and schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Software Development Lifecycle

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Job Description

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for aligning software solutions with customer requirements while ensuring that stakeholders' concerns are effectively managed. This role requires familiarity with PaaS and distributed architecture, and serves as the managerial focal point between the PaaS provider and external stakeholders, OTECH's software development team, and OTECH's project management team. If you are passionate about managing robotics efforts and possess an understanding of software, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in alignment with Oceaneering’s values and guidelines, emphasizing safety, quality, and business ethics.
• Receive software tasking requests from program management, customers and stakeholders.
• Evaluate tasking requests against contractual work scope.
• Coordinate to deconflict and align the needs and expectations of the OTCECH's overall project schedule, OTECH's software execution on the project, and the needs of external stakeholders.
• Own schedule for software deliverables including documentation, status updates and action items.
• Follow program protocols for submitting all software deliverables.
• Prepare, deliver and present reports (oral and written) on software-related activities.
• Ensure team remains on budget and schedule.
• Exhibit strong communication, leadership, management, analytical, and professional skills to guide team to success, demonstrating both theoretical knowledge and hands‑on expertise while appropriately communicating issues.
• Anticipate occasional work outside normal hours due to demanding schedules, including travel (~15%).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with a major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or Project Management related discipline.
• 10+ years of practical related work experience.
• PMP/CAPM Certification or achieved within 3 years.
• Experience with M365 environment, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with issue tracking software, such as Jira.
• Practical understanding of the software engineering lifecycle and its implementation in both agile and waterfall models.
• Participated in management of integration and delivery of software within a System of Systems (SoS).
• Experience creating and reviewing proposal related items such as work scopes, Rough Orders of Magnitudes (ROM’s) and Basis of Estimates (BoE’s).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document, present, and convey status effectively to team members and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Department of Defense contracts.
• Ability to understand software architecture and interfaces from a high-level perspective.
• Experience participating in the full software lifecycle, from requirements through formal release and installations.
• Understanding of software release artifacts including usage of Artifactory and required reports such as static or unit test coverage.
• Experience submitting software for Authority to Operate (ATO) systems, including helping define the internal process.
• Understanding of cyber concerns on ATO systems and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Understanding of software data rights under Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Ability to apply Security Classification Guide (SCG) as derivative classifier, ensuring documents are marked and handled appropriately. Experience working on a PaaS based project with multiple companies submitting containers.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, but may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation

$118,600.00 - $177,800.00

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non‑merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost‑effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.