Technical Project Manager

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based technology company focused on data interoperability, integrity, governance, and security. We create solutions that collect, reconcile, transform, and standardize data for business intelligence, advanced analytics, decision support, and user transactions. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is composed of creative, forward-looking thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to make a difference in people's lives, and that has a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.

Amida Technology Solutions is seeking a Technical Project Manager. The successful candidate will clarify project objective, scope and deliverables. This role will report to the Deputy Program Manager. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to support public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies in transforming their data into actionable insights. Preference will be given to candidates able to work a hybrid schedule in our offices in DC or Richmond, VA but open to a remote.

What you will do:

• Define and clarify project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Lead and manage cross-functional technical teams, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple workstreams.
• Manage comprehensive customer onboarding processes, including intake, technical assessments, and coordination with implementation teams.
• Oversee DevOps, security and compliance operations, ensuring adherence to federal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Direct quality assurance activities and resource management to ensure optimal testing coverage across project phases.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure technical solutions meet specifications and deployment requirements.
• Review and approve technical designs and validate system functioning.
• Organize and facilitate training for users of implemented solutions.
• Conduct regular stakeholder management, provide progress updates to leadership and partner teams on milestones, risks, and issue resolution.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation activities, facilitating cross-functional collaboration to identify, track, and resolve issues.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Conduct post-project evaluation to assess the success of the project and identify areas for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of recent professional experience as a Technical Project Manager.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in technology projects with demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional technical teams.
• Software development experience with comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and ability to guide technical teams through all phases.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and cloud architecture, with emphasis on cloud practitioner-level knowledge or certification.
• Strong understanding of security and compliance requirements, particularly federal standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience overseeing quality assurance operations and resource management across multiple project teams.
• Knowledge of application development processes and cloud deployment practices.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities with proven stakeholder management experience.
• Strong risk management capabilities include identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
• Ability to work with the federal government and be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred:

• Advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Prior experience managing federal government technology projects.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.
• Background in cloud migration or modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with federal security frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST).
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.

Success at Amida

Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and their ability to work effectively with both internal and client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have great initiative, are opinionated about the best ways of doing things, and align quickly to decisions. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

Full-time, regular employees at Amida enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting, 4 weeks of PTO, paid parental leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life/AD&D insurance, and short-term disability. We also offer tuition/training assistance and team building opportunities to encourage professional growth and collaboration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.