Technical Project Manager

NTT DATA, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending or health savings

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

Employee assistance

401k with company match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks a Technical Project Manager in Rockville, MD to lead AI-assisted project delivery across federal programs. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, drive scope and schedule, and ensure compliance and governance using modern AI tools.

The role emphasizes experience with complex software architectures, Agile practices, and a Public Trust clearance, with onsite collaboration in a dynamic government-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with significant PM experience.
• Minimum 10 years developing and implementing Project Management Plans.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading Agile .NET implementations and complex software architectures.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timelines, and roadmaps with federal managers and customers, incorporating AI opportunities.
• Lead teams through the EPLC lifecycle and enhance requirements gathering, documentation quality, and compliance tracking with AI.
• Serve as trusted advisor to government stakeholders by identifying AI-enabled solutions to improve delivery and reporting.
• Develop governance processes integrating automation and AI to meet federal standards.
• Provide single-point accountability for contractual deliverables with AI-assisted communication and artifact management.
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies using AI-based analysis to improve response times.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery with AI-assisted backlog refinement and sprint planning insights.
• Prepare detailed weekly and monthly status reports using AI to accelerate data compilation and visualization.
• Lead planning sessions for cloud modernization, zero-trust alignment, and AI-supported enhancements.
• Maintain project artifacts with AI automation for version control and consistency.
• Conduct root cause analyses and lessons-learned with AI to identify patterns across workstreams.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Business Analysis

Agile Methodologies

AI Adoption

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Visio

Project

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team in Rockville, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).

Job Summary

NTT DATA is seeking a highly motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager with strong Technical and Business Analyst skills to join our dynamic team. This role supports mission-critical work that impacts medical, health, and scientific communities—your contributions will truly make a difference. We are also looking for someone who embraces modern AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, and automation platforms to improve documentation, analysis, communication, productivity, and project delivery.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with federal managers and customers to define project scope, timelines, and roadmaps, incorporating AI opportunities that support mission outcomes.
• Lead teams through the full EPLC lifecycle, using AI to enhance requirements gathering, documentation quality, and compliance tracking.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders by identifying AI‑enabled solutions to improve delivery efficiency, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Develop program governance processes that integrate automation and AI tools to meet federal oversight, security, and documentation standards.
• Provide single‑point accountability for contractual deliverables, using AI to streamline communication, status updates, and artifact management.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, leveraging AI‑based analysis to detect trends and improve response times.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery using AI for backlog refinement, user story drafting, and sprint planning insights.
• Prepare detailed weekly and monthly status reports using AI to accelerate data compilation, narrative creation, and metric visualization.
• Lead technical planning sessions supporting cloud modernization, zero‑trust alignment, and integration of AI‑supported operational enhancements.
• Maintain required project artifacts—schedules, risk registers, compliance documentation—supported by AI automation for version control and consistency.
• Conduct root cause analyses and lessons‑learned sessions using AI to identify patterns across workstreams and improve future practices.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (Development, QA, Hosting, Analytics, Security) to introduce AI‑based efficiencies across testing, operations, and data workflows.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, One-and-one- half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.
• Minimum 10 years of experience developing and implementing Project Management Plans.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading Agile .NET implementations, with a command of the underlying technologies and technical components of the project.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with complex software architectures and database structures, including both technical and business challenges, and ensure deliverables remain aligned with overall project objectives.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of business and technology organization, resources, priorities, and needs
• Experience implementing large and complex initiatives within a multi-vendor, matrixed organization
• Strong skills in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project)
• Strong grasp of project management and technology development lifecycle
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Previous Government work experience is preferred.
• Experience working onsite with government clients.
• Experience with Health Care IT Systems preferred.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $97,391 - $162,319. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
• flexible spending or health savings account
• life and AD&D insurance
• short and long term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program with company match
• additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in‑office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

Nearest Major Market

Washington DC

Job Segment

Project Manager, Information Technology, IT Manager, Cloud, Business Analyst, Technology

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.