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Patrick Air Force Base, FL
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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Job Description
540 is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to support our partnership with Google and the Department of Defense in advancing mission-critical capabilities for a global detection and data processing platform. This platform leverages modern cloud and containerized technologies to ingest, process, and analyze high-volume, time-series data from a distributed sensor network.
In this role, you will provide project oversight and enable Agile delivery across a complex, distributed technical environment. You will work closely with engineers, architects, and mission stakeholders to drive execution, manage priorities, and ensure the successful delivery of scalable, secure systems within highly regulated, high-impact environments.
At 540, our Project Managers are called Project Anchors. As a Project Anchor, you are accountable for the overall success of the project from initiation through delivery. You will plan, lead, and organize work to foster a culture of high performance, quality, and strong client outcomes. You will partner closely with the Technical Lead and designated stakeholders to shape the project and product roadmap, ensuring alignment between mission needs and delivered solutions. This role requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders, including data owners, engineers, and business partners, so strong technical and business communication is essential.
Location: Patrick SFB, FL (Patrick Space Force Base). Primarily onsite, up to 5 days/week
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree preferred
540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior Project Manager
WHY 540?
540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.
HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT
Own delivery execution for a mission-critical data platform supporting national security objectives
Drive Agile delivery practices across engineering and platform teams
Partner with technical leads and architects to align delivery plans with system architecture and mission priorities
Manage project timelines, dependencies, risks, and resource coordination across multiple workstreams
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, as necessary to support client mission needs, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
Drive alignment across engineering, architecture, and mission stakeholders to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Translate complex technical concepts into clear updates for stakeholders and leadership
Track and report on delivery progress, risks, and key performance indicators
Support prioritization and backlog management in collaboration with product and technical stakeholders
Identify and remove blockers to maintain team velocity and delivery momentum
Ensure alignment between delivery teams and client expectations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Continuously improve delivery processes, team effectiveness, and operational efficiency
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
7+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or delivery leadership roles
Experience delivering complex, distributed, or cloud-based systems
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and delivery frameworks
Experience working closely with engineering teams, architects, and technical stakeholders
Ability to engage with engineers and architects on system design, cloud infrastructure, and platform architecture
Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders in complex environments
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams
Experience working in regulated or high-security environments
Ability to work onsite regularly in a secure, mission-driven environment
Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for collaboration, reporting, and stakeholder communication
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience supporting Google Cloud or other cloud platform environments (AWS, Azure)
Familiarity working in environments using Kubernetes, containerized systems, or modern data platforms
Experience with DevSecOps or CI/CD-driven delivery environments
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile project management tools
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scaled Agilist (SA) Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
Familiarization with Atlassian's Suite, such as Jira (or equivalent) for use in Agile issue management, backlogs, and team metrics/reporting
BENEFITS & PERKS
Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In this role, you will provide project oversight and enable Agile delivery across a complex, distributed technical environment. You will work closely with engineers, architects, and mission stakeholders to drive execution, manage priorities, and ensure the successful delivery of scalable, secure systems within highly regulated, high-impact environments.
At 540, our Project Managers are called Project Anchors. As a Project Anchor, you are accountable for the overall success of the project from initiation through delivery. You will plan, lead, and organize work to foster a culture of high performance, quality, and strong client outcomes. You will partner closely with the Technical Lead and designated stakeholders to shape the project and product roadmap, ensuring alignment between mission needs and delivered solutions. This role requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders, including data owners, engineers, and business partners, so strong technical and business communication is essential.
Location: Patrick SFB, FL (Patrick Space Force Base). Primarily onsite, up to 5 days/week
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree preferred
540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior Project Manager
WHY 540?
540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.
HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT
Own delivery execution for a mission-critical data platform supporting national security objectives
Drive Agile delivery practices across engineering and platform teams
Partner with technical leads and architects to align delivery plans with system architecture and mission priorities
Manage project timelines, dependencies, risks, and resource coordination across multiple workstreams
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, as necessary to support client mission needs, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
Drive alignment across engineering, architecture, and mission stakeholders to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Translate complex technical concepts into clear updates for stakeholders and leadership
Track and report on delivery progress, risks, and key performance indicators
Support prioritization and backlog management in collaboration with product and technical stakeholders
Identify and remove blockers to maintain team velocity and delivery momentum
Ensure alignment between delivery teams and client expectations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Continuously improve delivery processes, team effectiveness, and operational efficiency
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
7+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or delivery leadership roles
Experience delivering complex, distributed, or cloud-based systems
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and delivery frameworks
Experience working closely with engineering teams, architects, and technical stakeholders
Ability to engage with engineers and architects on system design, cloud infrastructure, and platform architecture
Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders in complex environments
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams
Experience working in regulated or high-security environments
Ability to work onsite regularly in a secure, mission-driven environment
Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for collaboration, reporting, and stakeholder communication
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience supporting Google Cloud or other cloud platform environments (AWS, Azure)
Familiarity working in environments using Kubernetes, containerized systems, or modern data platforms
Experience with DevSecOps or CI/CD-driven delivery environments
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile project management tools
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scaled Agilist (SA) Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
Familiarization with Atlassian's Suite, such as Jira (or equivalent) for use in Agile issue management, backlogs, and team metrics/reporting
BENEFITS & PERKS
Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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