Technical Project Manager

Veteran Firm Seeking a Technical Project Manager for an Onsite Assignment in Washington, DC Base pay range $78,000.00/yr - $84,000.00/yr Executive Summary HRUCKUS is looking for a technical project manager to lead the operation and maintenance of an offender management system for the Department of Corrections. Position Description This role will be within the information technology team supporting the Department of Corrections. This will include all updates, testing, change management, and support of the current offender management system and upgraded offender management system. Responsibilities Supports development of and applies structured program/project management standards, approaches, methodologies, tools, and templates to enterprise transformation programs/projects working closely with the Lead Solutions Architect and key stakeholders. Lead and manage the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Solves complex problems with little direction by using knowledge of Government Operations functions. Drives rigorous program/project planning activities including tactical planning and timeline development. Integrates project plans and milestones within a defined scope into holistic master plan, identifying gaps and interdependencies. Manage and monitor cross program or cross-project interdependencies, including integrations with external systems and partners. Works with senior leadership and project teams to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) of project success. Manages program/project status reopening process for all in-scope programs/projects and creates senior leadership updates including dashboard and benefit realization reporting. Proactively identify potential risks, issues, and barriers to execution; develop and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Facilitate Agile practices such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand‑ups, ensuring continuous improvement and team alignment. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure adherence to software development best practices, including version control, testing, and release management. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive problem‑solving across project teams. This position offers limited telework flexibility, subject to project needs and supervisory approval. Successful candidates must be available for on‑site work, within a correctional facility. Required Qualifications 6 years experience (Journeyman Mid‑Level) in technical project management, delivering complex IT solutions. 6 years of experience managing projects through the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including structured release and change management processes. Proven experience supporting execution of complex technical projects and / or enterprise IT transformations. Demonstrated experience working with multiple levels of highly technical stakeholders (both internal and external). Demonstrated experience successfully implementing at least one complex project within the last five years. Participated and made significant contributions to at least two additional project implementations within the past 6 years. Hands‑on experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Power BI, or equivalent) for dashboards, reporting, and issue tracking. Strong working knowledge of Agile/SCRUM methodologies and experience facilitating Agile practices in hybrid or multi‑team environments. Exceptional problem‑solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address risks or roadblocks proactively. Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills. PMP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred. Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience Skills Matrix Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience | Required | 10 years Organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex and inter‑related project tasks. | Required | 6 years Manages teams of contract Support Personnel at multiple locations. | Required | 6 years Maintains and manages the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization. | Required | 6 years Meets with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items. | Required | 6 years Ensures conformance with program task schedules and costs | Required | 6 years Demonstrated experience working with multiple levels of highly technical stakeholder (both internal and external). | Required | 6 years Knowledge of Agile/SCRUM methodologies and experience facilitating Agile practices in hybrid or multi‑team environments. | Required | 6 years Progressive consulting leadership role, providing full lifecycle services in enterprise environment | Required | 6 years Managing, coordinating, and establishing priorities for entire project lifecycle | Required | 6 years Exp. with project mgt and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Power BI, or equivalent) for dashboards, reports & issue tracking | Required | 6 years Demonstrated experience successfully implementing at least one complex project within the last five years. | Required Participated and made significant contributions to at least two additional project implementations within the past 6 years. | Required PMP Certification | Highly Desired CSM Certification | Highly Desired Employment Type Contract Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Job Function Information Technology Industries Government Administration and Government Relations Services The target annual salary is $78,000 - $84,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr