Hybrid Technical Project Manager

at Niyam IT

• Job title: Technical Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ashburn, United States

About the role

• Technical Project Manager leading AI-driven projects for federal clients at Niyam IT. Overseeing project lifecycle, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of overall contract operations, including multiple AI-driven projects, task orders, and distributed teams.
• Lead full project lifecycle efforts, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal client stakeholders and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ensure adherence to federal client standards, policies, security requirements, and architectural guidelines.
• Coordinate and support program implementation efforts, tracking progress and driving execution across initiatives.
• Facilitate customer and vendor engagements, including process analysis, business case development, and resource planning.
• Support communication and coordination across internal teams, federal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Lead collaboration across cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, developers, and business stakeholders.
• Implement agile methodologies and promote efficient, iterative workflows.
• Perform quality control on deliverables to ensure they meet contract and industry standards.
• Oversee financial aspects of the program, including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, assumptions, constraints, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate staffing and resource allocation to balance workload and support delivery.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members to support successful outcomes.
• Facilitate working groups, stakeholder meetings, and decision support sessions.
• Promote adoption of AI best practices, governance, and responsible AI principles.
• Support proposal efforts, capture activities, and broader organizational growth initiatives.

Requirements

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT or technology programs.
• Experience supporting federal agencies, particularly within federal civilian or public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile.
• Experience with financial management practices, including earned value management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience working within federal security, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Experience managing AI/ML, data analytics, or advanced technology initiatives.
• Local to Ashburn, VA and available to work onsite as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work
• Career Growth
• Great People
• Great Environment
• Diversity & Inclusion