Technical Program Manager - Security Clearance Required

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead IT/security deployments for federal clients in the Washington, DC area. You will define deployment plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time delivery per contract.

The role requires an active TS clearance with poly, 5–7+ years of PM experience, and willingness to travel onsite. You will partner with Product, Sales, and Support to manage evolving requirements while safeguarding security and schedule.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. TS Clearance required, w/ CI poly preferred.
• 5–7+ years of technical project/program management experience, including 3+ years delivering IT/security solutions in regulated environments.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate teams, hold stakeholders accountable, translate complex technical/security concepts for federal clients/executives, and manage expectations during implementations.
• Superior organizational skills with proficiency in project tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project) to juggle multiple concurrent projects, track technical milestones, and adapt to evolving requirements or threats.
• Willingness to work onsite and travel to meet mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain deployment plans defining deployment phases (architecture, integration, testing, rollout); identify/mitigate risks, negotiate scope changes, and ensure on-time/on-budget delivery per contract agreements.
• Run project kickoffs with clients to confirm goals, assumptions, and Virtru processes; coordinate internal Agile/hybrid efforts across engineering, security, and product to track dependencies and milestones.
• Act as primary Virtru liaison; communicate requirements to engineering/product teams and drive development, testing, and delivery of features like encryption controls and GovCloud platform integrations.
• Establish processes for post-launch support, maintenance, sustainment, and enhancements; manage compliance updates and new requests while protecting schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Partner with Product Managers, Sales, and Customer Support team members to handle evolving requirements; balance changes with technical feasibility and federal priorities to maintain project health and strong relationships.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical/project risks (integration issues, security gaps, regulatory changes); collaborate with teams and clients to resolve blockers and deliver secure, high-quality outcomes.
• Lead in-person/virtual client engagements to convey Virtru’s data-centric security value, troubleshoot issues, and drive adoption in secure/classified environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans defining deployment phases (architecture, integration, testing, rollout); identify/mitigate risks, negotiate scope changes, and ensure on-time/on-budget delivery per contract agreements
• Run project kickoffs with clients to confirm goals, assumptions, and Virtru processes; coordinate internal Agile/hybrid efforts across engineering, security, and product to track dependencies and milestones
• Act as primary Virtru liaison; communicate requirements to engineering/product teams and drive development, testing, and delivery of features like encryption controls and GovCloud platform integrations
• Establish processes for post-launch support, maintenance, sustainment, and enhancements; manage compliance updates and new requests while protecting schedule, budget, and client satisfaction
• Partner with Product Managers, Sales, and Customer Support team members to handle evolving requirements; balance changes with technical feasibility and federal priorities to maintain project health and strong relationships
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical/project risks (integration issues, security gaps, regulatory changes); collaborate with teams and clients to resolve blockers and deliver secure, high-quality outcomes
• Lead in-person/virtual client engagements to convey Virtru’s data-centric security value, troubleshoot issues, and drive adoption in secure/classified environments

Requirements

• Active U.S. TS Clearance required, w/ CI poly preferred
• 5-7+ years of technical project/program management experience, including 3+ years delivering IT/security solutions, software deployments, or data protection implementations in regulated environments
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate teams, hold stakeholders accountable, translate complex technical/security concepts for federal clients/executives, and manage expectations during implementations
• Superior organizational skills with proficiency in project tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project) to juggle multiple concurrent projects, track technical milestones, and adapt to evolving requirements or threats
• Willingness to work onsite and travel to meet mission requirements.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in technical project management, particularly in IT and security solutions, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance and client satisfaction. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and communicating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.