Technical Project Manager (TPM)

QTC, a Leidos company, is looking for a Technical Project Manager (TPM) within the Office of Technology to provide technical oversight and leadership of IT projects across the entire systems engineering lifecycle.

Who is QTC?

At QTC, a Leidos company, the nation's largest provider of disability and occupational health examination services, we are PASSIONATE about our country's veterans, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will also serve as the lead Systems Engineer for the project.
• The TMP will manage the project lifecycle including, scoping, project planning, resource planning, project kick-off, execution, tracking, deployment and transition to operations.
• The TPM should be proficient in technical and business project management tools, including GANTT charts and scheduling software, agile methodology tools and project management and communication software.
• Technical project managers typically take on a combination of project management tasks in their day-to-day work including, brainstorming, planning, scheduling and designating project tasks, executing the project phases, managing the project budget, communicating with stakeholders and collaborating with department heads.
• To be an effective technical project manager, you must be able to optimize your communication skills and manage the technical complexities and resources throughout the duration of a project.

Requirements/Competencies :

• Experience with the Systems Engineering methodology
  • Translating business needs into requirements
  • Developing requirements and ensuring requirements traceability to the software development process
• Ability to follow organizational Systems Engineering processes such as taking the project through appropriate control gates, managing entry/exit criteria, and developing deliverables
• Ability to solve complex technical problems
• Experience with working Software Development Projects
• Experience with Project Management to include
  • Communication Management:
    • Meeting Facilitation
    • Technical Documentation
  • Schedule Management:
    • Gantt Charts
    • Release and Sprint Planning
  • Integration Management:
    • Project Charter Creation
    • Documenting and Tracking Lessons Learned
  • Analyzing/Strategy Planning
  • Scope Management:
    • Work Breakdown Structures
    • Requirements Elicitation and Documentation
  • Risk management

Education and/or Experience : ( includes certificate & licenses )

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or Software Development. Additional experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 9+ years in a relevant role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation

Pay and Benefits:

Salary range (Level 4): $115,000 - $155,000

Other level(s) may be considered for this role...

• Level 3 - Minimum of 5+ years of experience: $91,000 - $127,000
• Level 5 - Minimum of 14+ years of experience: $130,000 - $185,000

The QTC Management pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to): geographic location, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, performance-related bonuses, health and wellness programs, student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement, paid leave and retirement. More details are available here.

This supersedes all prior s and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.

QTC Management Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.

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