TS/SCI Tech Program Manager - Agile Delivery Leader

the-swift-group; Tidewater (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift, a private, mission-driven services company, seeks a Technical Program Manager for a dynamic program in the Tidewater region of Virginia. Lead a 10-person multidisciplinary team across software development, data engineering, and network/cyber security engineering, delivering complex projects using Agile methods.

This role requires 5+ years in technical program management, strong Jira/PM tools proficiency, and a US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management
• Demonstrated success delivering programs in network engineering, systems engineering, or similar technical domains
• Comprehensive knowledge of managing teams, PM processes, and PM tools
• Deep expertise with Agile methodologies and full project lifecycle management
• Proficiency with JIRA and Agile program management tools
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills-capable of managing both technical teams and high-level customer interactions
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Responsibilities

• Manage a 10-person team including experts in technical integration, network/cyber security engineering, software development, and data engineering and analysis
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs using Agile methodologies
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to mission priorities and technical objectives
• Drive disciplined adherence to project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Maintain rigorously organized Agile workflows, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups
• Maintain a clean and actionable JIRA board, ensuring accurate and up-to-date tracking of tasks, issues, and resource assignments
• Translate high-level objectives into detailed technical tasks and milestones
• Align internal and external resources to program requirements, balancing technical and personnel constraints
• Foster a culture of accountability within the team, holding contributors to timelines, quality standards, and deliverables
• Interface with government customers and stakeholders regularly, providing updates and managing expectations
• Collaborate with technical leads, engineers, and SMEs across domains to ensure effective integration and delivery
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks early in the program lifecycle
• Work closely with contracts, procurement, and business units to ensure program compliance and performance

Skills

Agile project management

JIRA

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Confluence

Job description

Swift, a private, mission-driven services company, seeks a Technical Program Manager for a dynamic program in the Tidewater region of Virginia. Lead a 10-person multidisciplinary team across software development, data engineering, and network/cyber security engineering, delivering complex projects using Agile methods.

This role requires 5+ years in technical program management, strong Jira/PM tools proficiency, and a US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.