Sikich · 19 hours ago
Technical Program Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $170K/yr
15+ years expTantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee project governance and delivery oversight while ensuring alignment with federal stakeholder expectations. The role involves managing risks, resources, and quality assurance controls to drive delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.
AccountingAdviceBusiness Development
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive governance and delivery oversight for assigned programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, contractual requirements, and federal stakeholder expectations
Lead planning and execution activities, including orchestration of resources, schedules, infrastructure, and finances, with disciplined monitoring and control to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
Drive continuous improvement through performance assessment, implementation of best practices, and development of new capabilities that enhance operational effectiveness and mission outcomes
Establish and enforce program and project governance frameworks, operating within overarching organizational and customer-defined structures to ensure accountability, risk management, and decision transparency
Align top-down vision, goals, and objectives with execution-level activities, translating strategic direction into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Provide quality assurance oversight, including checks and balances to ensure compliance with standards, processes, and approved methodologies while maintaining alignment with program vision
Conduct regular reviews of project performance, risks, issues, and stakeholder engagement to ensure accountability and successful delivery
Develop and present clear, decision-oriented recommendations to leadership and stakeholders to support timely issue resolution and achievement of program and project objectives
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in technical program or project management
Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical discipline
Active Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMp), or equivalent project or program management certification
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple organizational levels and functional disciplines, including technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership
Strong customer and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence outcomes, build trusted relationships, and manage competing priorities in complex environments
Demonstrable history of innovation, a proactive and results-driven mindset, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes that meet or exceed performance targets
Clearance: This position supports a federal contract and requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) status, as well as the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Location: This role is based in the Washington, DC area and candidate must be able to attend periodic meetings at federal offices
Preferred
Deep expertise leading the full lifecycle delivery for complex IT systems supporting federal mission-critical environments within the Federal Aviation Administration
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays during the year
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
Paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Company
Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2024-05-09Private Equity· $250M
Leadership Team
Bobby Roy
Partner
Cameron Petroff
Chief Marketing Officer
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