Job description

Tantus Technologies, Inc. (Tantus) - recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace - is seeking a talented and energetic Technical Project Manager to support our client in Woodlawn, MD/Remote. You will be responsible for supporting program and project leads in the conceptualization and implementation of large and complex technical solutions. These include various shared services, architecture, and platforms for multiple lines of business and development contractors, including cloud services, security services, data exchange functions, DevOps tools, and others. The candidate will be a key member of an interdisciplinary team working with business stakeholders and enterprise software development teams to plan and implement enterprise level solutions.

What You'll Do

• Provides Agile team management, planning, customer support and process management for multiple active and ongoing programs/projects.
• Communicates and explains complex systems architecture, design and implementation strategies to the customer.
• Proficiency with internet-related technologies, to include practical experience/knowledge of website architecture, web applications and how they interact with databases, and the latest trends in web applications.
• Applies business and technical expertise to recognize program pain points and to identify informed solutions.
• Supports the development and maintenance of applications, assisting with planning efforts and working to remove obstacles so that project teams can accomplish benchmark tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Supports process development, documentation and communication across the Product team related to key decisions and new/updated processes
• Leads and facilitates meetings and knowledge sharing activities
• Works collaboratively to foster and build team relationships among our client, Program Task Leaders, development contractors and other third party entities/contractors to plan software products which support Program objectives.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively present to clients and stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Uses knowledge of program goals and strategies, and technical/security system needs, to assist in the prioritization of release scope.
• Reports to the client on project status and communicates any delays or changes in the project plan.
• Assist the team to ensure there are end user communications for program impacts due to delays in product delivery or any planned/unplanned system outages.
• Actively identifies manages, communicates and mitigates project risks and issues.
• Contribute to programmatic information radiators such as monthly reports and strategic product roadmaps
• Participate in Agile/Scaled Agile ceremonies as necessary.
• Support the Playbook efforts.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related degree from an accredited institution
• Have 8+ years of experience working as a Project/Technical Lead with experience leading large and complex cross-functional projects
• Have experience influencing senior management and setting expectations for major cross-functional initiatives
• Familiarity with DevOps integration/continuous deployment frameworks and best practices
• Ability to combine project management principles with Agile development requirements
• Experience using-project management toolsets such as JIRA and Confluence, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Demonstrated ability managing complex, multi-task projects and multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to manage project risks and issues
• Demonstrated high level of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills is required
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead and participate in on-line meetings and to work effectively with a dispersed project team.

Nice to Haves

• Active or in-process PMP certification is a plus
• Experience working with government entities or contracts is a plus.
• DevOps, SAFe, RTE, CSM or ITIL certifications are a plus
• Experience with CMS TLC (Target Life Cycle) processes is a plus.
• Experience with QualityNet IT tools and services (such as AWS Cloud, DevOps tools (such as New Relic, Ansible Tower), HARP, FileCloud, MFT, Centralized Data Repository, and others) is a plus.

Why Tantus? We Provide:

• Competitive total compensation package based on the work you do and the contributions you make
• An environment that supports balancing great work with a great life
• A learning organization that invests in you with $3000 annually for professional development opportunities
• Excellent healthcare programs available through United Healthcare
• Community engagement events where you will have ample opportunities to give back by volunteering
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses for above and beyond contributions and outstanding performance

About Us

Tantus is an IT development and management consulting firm helping federal programs become more successful, cost-effective and mission-focused through program management oversight and system development and implementation. Our people are committed to making our world better by delivering solutions to improve the effectiveness of government services and citizen experience. Tantus is Latin for “so great” or “so much” – we strive to put great things into everything we do.

Tantus is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, military status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Does your experience/resume include familiarity with DevOps integration/continuous deployment frameworks and best practices?
• Do you have experience with collaboration tools: JIRA and Confluence?
• How many years of experience do you have communicating and explaining complex systems architecture, design and implementation strategies to the customer

Work Location: Remote

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