Technical Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily execution and implementation of the cutting-edge Data Lakehouse platform for Department of War cyber operators.

• Collaborate with Application, Data, and Infrastructure engineering teams to transform the prioritized roadmap into delivered, deployed, and accredited software.

• Manage the release train comprehensively, including cross-team dependencies, schedules, risks, communications, and delivery cadence.

• Lead monthly sprints and quarterly releases; convert the roadmap into milestone-oriented delivery plans.

• Translate roadmap priorities into sprint-ready backlog items with clear acceptance criteria; handle intake and feature validation.

• Coordinate the code-complete-to-deployment release processes, integration testing, and go/no-go readiness evaluations.

• Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies to reduce schedule delays.

• Maintain risk registers and facilitate resolution escalations for schedule, technical, and security-related risks.

• Monitor program budgets, burn rates, and forecasts.

• Guide security artifacts through customer scanning and RMF/ATO authorization processes.

• Set up reporting mechanisms, release notes, and synchronization cadences for both engineering and government stakeholders.

• Lead technical tradeoff discussions pertaining to Lakehouse, Kubernetes, and IAM architecture.

• Act as a representative of the platform to cyber stakeholders through release announcements and live demonstrations.

• Support proposals with detailed delivery plans and technical contributions.

• Manage support and community-request triage while enhancing release processes.

• Define metrics for predictability, cycle time, and defect rates to foster continuous delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must acquire and maintain a Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance; clearance is not mandatory on the first day.

• U.S. Citizenship is a requirement.

• 8+ years of experience in DoW cyber, agile software development, and/or big data, holding a B.A. in Business, a technical field, or related; or 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's in a related discipline; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of relevant experience.

• 5+ years of experience in roles such as Technical Program Manager, Program Manager, Delivery Lead, or equivalent, with a focus on driving software delivery in an Agile development environment.

• Proven track record of successfully driving complex, multi-team software programs to fruition.

• Capability to lead through influence rather than direct authority.

• Knowledge of contemporary data architectures, including data lakes, data lakehouses, data warehousing, and big data technologies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with DoW or other Federal Government clients, including procurement and accreditation processes.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Capacity to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 10% CONUS and OCONUS.

• Ability to work from a home office located within the U.S.; flexibility to adjust to schedule changes is essential.

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is desirable.

• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required as specified by the customer.

• Program/project management or agile certifications are highly preferred.

• Experience in the cybersecurity domain is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, AWS/Azure data services, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps-based deployment is a plus.

• Experience with RMF/ATO, container hardening, or vulnerability-scanning pipelines is preferred.

• Experience in establishing TPM functions, backlog refinement, acceptance-criteria validation, customer-facing technical roles, program financial management, proposal development, and cybersecurity data lifecycles is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% paid employee premiums for healthcare, vision, and dental plans.

• 10% 401k benefit.

• Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays.

• Education and training allowances.

• Additional benefits and perks available on the Enlighten website.