Technical Project Manager

ECS Corporate Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead a portfolio of AI/ML, data management, and cloud modernization initiatives for IC customers. The role blends technical leadership with stakeholder engagement and operational execution in fast-paced environments.

The position requires a TS/SCI clearance, strong communication, and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across Chantilly/Fairfax. Onsite work with occasional security-sensitive sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of project, program management, or leadership experience with technical, defense, R&D, or government programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
• Experience with data management, data governance, or data pipeline technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Kanban, JIRA, or related project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technical and operational projects supporting AI/ML initiatives, data management platforms, cloud modernization, and emerging technology integration.
• Translate high-level mission objectives into executable project plans, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate kickoff meetings, technical exchange meetings, customer briefings, and recurring status meetings.
• Track priorities, risks, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Support customer engagements and technical discussions to identify mission needs and data requirements.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and external partners; monitor program performance.

Skills

Communication

Agile

Data management

Organization

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Data Science/Engineering/Business

Tools

JIRA

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Project Manager to work onsite in our Fairfax, VA office and/or our Chantilly, VA customer site.Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Everforth ECS is seeking a highly motivated and technically curious Project Manager to support a portfolio of dynamic initiatives for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This role combines technical project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution across emerging technology programs focused on AI/ML innovation, Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), cloud modernization, data management, and mission-focused systems integration.The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments and is comfortable working with cross-functional technical teams, government stakeholders, and industry partners. This position supports fast-moving technical deployment of information technology capabilities and management effort while leading multiple special projects that evolve based on mission priorities.This role expected to be majority onsite in Chantilly, VA and Fairfax, VA. Portions of the work may be conducted within a classified SCIF environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple technical and operational projects supporting AI/ML initiatives, data management platforms, cloud modernization, and emerging technology integration. Translate high-level mission objectives into executable project plans, schedules, and technical requirements. Coordinate and facilitate project kickoff meetings, technical exchange meetings, customer briefings, and recurring status meetings. Track project priorities, risks, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables while ensuring alignment across stakeholders. Support customer engagements and technical discussions to identify mission needs, operational gaps, and data requirements. Partner with technical leads, engineers, cloud specialists, AI/ML teams, and government stakeholders to drive successful project execution. Assist with resolving blockers and aligning cross-functional teams around project goals and technical requirements. Develop and maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, status reports, action trackers, and technical delivery milestones. Support cloud onboarding workflows, secure tenant deployments, and adoption planning efforts. Manage subcontractors, vendors, and external partners supporting assigned projects. Monitor and report project metrics, resource needs, and program performance. Adapt quickly to evolving mission priorities and support rapidly changing customer requirements.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $170,000-210,000

General Description of Benefits

Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) or Full-Scope (FS) polygraph required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of project, program management, or program technical leadership experience supporting technical, defense, R&D, or government programs. Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and coordinating with government stakeholders. Experience with data management, data governance, or data pipeline technologies. Experience with container technologies and distributed software systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Experience supporting project planning, risk management, schedule tracking, and status reporting. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Kanban, JIRA, or related project management tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms. Familiarity with system architecture, distributed systems, or cloud environments. Ability to work independently in high-tempo, high-ambiguity environments. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.