Technical Project Manager

MANTECH; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Herndon, VA for enterprise-wide IT transformation initiatives. The role is hybrid with on-site presence as needed, ideal for a strategic leader with deep technical insight across SaaS, AI, and enterprise IT optimization.

You will drive measurable outcomes by managing a portfolio of complex IT transformation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering on time and budget while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing enterprise IT projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP certification.
• Experience managing a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of 5–7 concurrent enterprise IT transformation projects from initiation through closeout.
• Drive modernization initiatives across SaaS platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and enterprise optimization efforts.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to align with strategic objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget with high quality standards.
• Provide regular executive-level reporting and portfolio health updates.
• Champion continuous improvement, governance best practices, and standardized project management methodologies.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

MANTECH seeks a high velocity and results-driven Technical Project Manager to support enterprise-wide IT transformation initiatives in Herndon, VA. This is a hybrid position with on-site presence on an as-needed basis.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical insight across modern technology domains including SaaS, AI, and enterprise IT optimization. You will drive measurable outcomes by managing a portfolio of complex projects that modernize and strengthen enterprise capabilities.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Leading and managing a portfolio of 5–7 concurrent enterprise IT transformation projects from initiation through closeout
• Driving modernization initiatives across SaaS platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and enterprise optimization efforts
• Developing and maintaining integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics
• Coordinating cross-functional technical teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks and dependencies across multiple workstream
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high quality standards
• Providing regular executive-level reporting and portfolio health updates
• Championing continuous improvement, governance best practices, and standardized project management methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience managing enterprise IT projects, including large-scale transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of multiple concurrent projects
• Strong technical breadth across SaaS platforms, AI technologies, cloud environments, and enterprise IT systems
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and drive cross-functional alignment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation programs
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
• Experience implementing AI-driven automation or enterprise optimization initiatives
• Strong financial management and portfolio reporting expertise
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to brief senior executives

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations