Technical Program Manager

ITCON Services is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Technical Program Manager to lead IT projects for federal government clients. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep experience in Agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, and managing cross-functional teams across the full software development lifecycle.
The Program Manager will be accountable for the entire project lifecycle from roadmap planning and sprint execution to release management and post-deployment support. This includes managing project financials, ensuring quality delivery (aligned with CMMI Level III or equivalent standards), and maintaining strong communication with federal stakeholders.

At ITCON, we offer competitive compensation, paid training and development opportunities, healthcare benefits that start on your first day, commuter benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work alongside an amazing and growing team.

This opening is for a full-time salaried position located in the ITCON Services headquarters in Tysons Corner. Candidate will be dividing time between the client site and ITCON office.

Applicant must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States and clearable for Public Trust clearance with the U.S Government.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects for federal clients.
• Oversee full project lifecycle: roadmap planning, sprint planning, sprint reviews, release management, and retrospectives.
• Apply Scrum principles and Agile best practices to manage development teams and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, including routine status reports, weekly project plan updates, and risk/issue tracking.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage changes in scope, schedule, budget, and personnel.
• Monitor and improve team velocity and performance through backlog grooming, sprint retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards such as CMMI Level III and other industry best practices.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and financial reporting.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members and contribute to recruiting efforts.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
• 15+ years of experience in the IT industry
• 10+ years of experience managing IT projects, including Agile development
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable tasks
• Strong analytical, testing, and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA processes
• Experience managing project financials and reporting
• Familiarity with web technologies and content management systems (especially Drupal)
• Experience with federal government customers

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Cloud certification (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
• Knowledge of accessibility testing tools and standards (e.g., Section 508 compliance)