Technical Project Manager, TPM

Company Description

We're a tech company that was first on the ground in the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance. We help our government and enterprise customers solve a big problem they sometimes don't even know they have. To become leaders in this space, we've relied heavily on curiosity, creativity, and flexibility. We iterate until we get things right and innovate to get there faster.

But enough about us. What's in it for you?

We work hard and do fun things.

Apart from a constantly growing list of fascinating challenges to solve, Ridgeline offers a solid work-life balance, flexible remote work options, and a culture that values teamwork over competition. At Ridgeline, you will work with the most talented software developers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to change how big enterprises and the U.S. Government manage their digital signatures.

Job Description

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager (TPM) who will work in a cross-team and cross-function role responsible for leading technical team(s) in planning, managing, and delivering technology projects. The TPM is the liaison between the customer-facing Program Manager and the internally-facing technical teams.

What you will do:

Projecting Planning

You will be the catalyst to keep all of our projects on track to meet deadlines to deliver for our customers. The planning is going to be part of the process where you are ensuring we are providing everything from conducting Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Overall Delivery Timelines, and also identifying potential risks.

Project Management

You will work with various team members to develop close relationships with our Program Managers to manage projects effectively. From leading team scrums, setting expectations, monitoring project progress, and keeping the teams on pace to meet goals.

Project Delivery

The moment you hope to get to once the project gets started is the delivery. During this process, you will develop testing plans, collaborate with testers, and get feedback for improvements and adjustments. Additionally, you will be rolling out the documentation to cover network diagrams, functional diagrams, O&M, and Monitoring plans to include coordination with our NSOC for acceptance.

What you will accomplish in the first six months on the job:

• Understand CIO structure and organizational hierarchy, SAFe agile processes, and available resources throughout the company.
• Successfully integrated into the SAFe functional team as a key leader and functioning technical project manager.  Establish rapport and good working relationships with all team members. Monitor the project execution and track risks. Communicate with all stakeholders
• Participate in Big Room Planning as a key representative of their respective SAFe functional team.  Create a high-level project plan and keep it up-to-date.  Identify dependencies and corresponding stakeholders. 

Qualifications

Must haves:

• Active Top Secret Clearance and above
• Experience in Project Management or related technical field required
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent in the technology department
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
• Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head off obstacles

Nice to haves:

• Professional Project Management Certification from accredited intuition preferred
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile framework (SAFe) principles

Additional Information

Here are some Perks of being a Ridgeliner!

• Flexible PTO + holidays
• Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.
• Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Professional coaching services
• Get the technology you want to do your job
• We have free daily snacks & drinks

Ridgeline is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at contact_us@ridgelineintl.com