Technical Project Manager

As a Technical Project Manager at Apogee, your main responsibilities include supervising a team, managing enterprise architecture activities, producing system architectures, ensuring timely implementation of technical solutions, and coordinating project planning and reporting. You'll also work closely with both customers and leadership to navigate any risks, all while delivering high-quality products that meet stringent government requirements.

To qualify as a Technical Project Manager at Apogee, you need to be a US citizen with the ability to maintain a TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Ideally, you should have a minimum of 5 years of military experience and 2 years in IT Project Management, plus a PMP certification and a relevant bachelor's degree. Experience managing DoD communication systems or a program of record, as well as solid communication skills, is also essential.

The work environment at Apogee in Fort Meade is fast-paced and collaborative, given that the role operates on-site within a SCIF. You’ll be working closely with a team of dedicated professionals focused on national security, which means a strong commitment to quality, collaboration, and adherence to established standards is vital. Expect to engage directly with customers and lead your team in a supportive atmosphere.

A typical day as a Technical Project Manager at Apogee involves overseeing project progression, managing daily tasks, facilitating team meetings, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. You'll devote time to liaise with team members and stakeholders, address challenges proactively, and strategize on project execution to align with governmental initiatives. Your leadership will set the tone for successful project completions.

At Apogee, a strong emphasis is placed on professional development. As a Technical Project Manager, you'll have access to ongoing training and certification opportunities, including support for obtaining DAWIA and ITIL certifications. Additionally, mentoring from experienced leadership and involvement in diverse projects will enhance your skills and advance your career within the organization.

In responding to this question, highlight specific projects you've managed that involve IT solutions in a defense or military setting. Discuss the scope of these projects, the challenges faced, and how you coordinated with multiple stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Emphasize your understanding of DoD processes and project management methodologies.

To effectively answer this question, you should explain your criteria for prioritizing tasks, such as urgency, impact on project goals, and resource availability. Illustrate your response with examples of times you successfully managed competing deadlines and how you communicated updates to stakeholders to ensure transparency.

Share specific experiences where you were involved in creating or managing system architectures, particularly those that pertain to defense systems. Discuss your familiarity with systems engineering best practices and how you apply them to ensure successful integration of complex systems.

When answering, outline your structured approach to risk management, including identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies. Provide an example where you effectively managed a risk that arose during a project and how it ultimately led to a successful outcome.

Discuss your methodologies for ensuring quality, which may include adherence to established standards, regular reviews, and stakeholder feedback. Provide examples of quality assurance processes you've implemented in previous projects and the results they yielded.

Talk about specific project management tools you are proficient in, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or others, and explain how you use these tools to organize tasks, track progress, and generate reports. Highlight your efforts to maintain clear communication with the team and stakeholders through these tools.

In responding to this question, select a challenging project where complexity or unforeseen obstacles arose. Discuss the steps you took to address the challenges, the successful resolution, and what you learned from the experience. Focus on your leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Describe your strategies for building a cohesive team environment, such as encouraging open communication, recognizing team achievements, and facilitating regular collaborative meetings. Share examples of how fostering teamwork has led to enhanced project performance and morale.

When discussing stakeholder management, highlight your strategies for identifying key stakeholders, understanding their needs, and maintaining consistent communication. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully engaged stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring their satisfaction and buy-in.

Express your enthusiasm for the role by discussing Apogee's mission and how your experience and values align with the company's goals. Highlight specific aspects of the position that excite you, such as the opportunity to work on crucial defense projects and innovate in systems engineering.