Senior Technical Program Manager

Senior Technical Program ManagerEverforth ECS is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our team in Arlington, VA. This position is contingent upon contract award. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Professional Services organization and lead complex, customer-facing data platform initiatives centered on Databricks and modern cloud data architectures. This role is ideal for a TPM who thrives at the intersection of delivery leadership, technical depth, and customer engagement. As a Sr. TPM, you will own the successful execution of multiple concurrent programs for digital-native and technology-forward customers, guiding initiatives from post-sales kickoff through final delivery. You will work closely with solution architects, data engineers, cloud teams, and client stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business outcomes. This position plays a critical role in connecting customers, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders, ensuring technical programs move forward with clarity, momentum, and measurable impact.What You'll DoLead end-to-end delivery of Databricks-focused technical programs, managing scope, timelines, dependencies, and risks across multiple customer engagements.Translate statements of work and solution designs into actionable delivery plans with clear milestones, success metrics, and governance.Drive consistent execution through structured status reporting, risk management, and proactive issue resolution.Serve as the primary point of accountability for program health, ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.Facilitate collaboration across technical and non-technical audiences, from engineering teams to executive stakeholders.Partner closely with Professional Services, Engineering, Product, and Sales to align delivery with customer objectives and organizational priorities.Help define and refine delivery processes, operational cadences, and best practices to improve program predictability and team efficiency.Develop a strong working knowledge of Databricks, cloud data platforms, and modern analytics architectures to effectively guide technical discussions and decisions.Required SkillsU.S. Citizenship required, with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (active or prior Secret clearance preferred).Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, or delivery leadership roles supporting complex technical initiatives.Demonstrated experience delivering federal programs, preferably supporting DoD, DoW, or other U.S. Government customers.Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent technical programs, including scope, schedule, risk, dependencies, and customer outcomes.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience interacting effectively across engineers, business leaders, partners, and government stakeholders.Exceptional organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to drive execution in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.Experience managing and coordinating with technology partners and cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).Solid understanding of Agile, hybrid, or structured delivery methodologies in enterprise or regulated environments.Technical fluency with modern data platforms and architectures, with the ability to engage in detailed discussions with solution architects and engineers.Desired SkillsExperience leading customer-facing technical programs involving Databricks-based data platforms, analytics, or AI/ML workloads.Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, MLflow, or Databricks Machine Learning concepts.Experience overseeing the design and delivery of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data workflows in cloud environments.Proven ability to guide teams in optimizing performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency of data platforms.Hands-on experience coordinating integrations between Databricks and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Strong working knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance requirements within regulated or federal environments.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality datasets and actionable insights.Prior experience in Professional Services, Solutions Architecture, Technical Account Management, or implementation leadership roles.Experience delivering programs related to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI.Program or project management certifications such as PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent are a plus.Prior or active Secret Security Clearance is highly desirable.Possess a current CompTIA Security+ certification to satisfy DoD 8570/8140 compliance requirements for IAT Level II baseline certification or have the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS! group id: 10112231A