Job Description
SMX is hiring a Senior Technical Project Manager to own delivery across multiple concurrent state and local government technical programs. SMX advances state and local missions through software development and 24x7 complex environment operations. This role requires someone who can move fast, self-direct with little oversight, and keep multiple high-stakes projects on cost, schedule, and scope simultaneously — not just manage one well. This is a hybrid role supporting our Boston, MA office.
Essential Duties:
• Plan and manage technical projects to stay in scope, on time, and within budget.
• Supervise and direct contractor and subcontractor personnel through design, installation, integration, migration, testing, training, and ongoing operational maintenance of account(s).
• Allocate resources and manage and track services/software/equipment procurement documentation.
• Report on technical status, schedule impacts, risk, and remediation to stakeholders and leadership.
• Manage project budgets, identify financial issues early, and develop Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), quotes and proposals both independently and with business development personnel.
• Drive organic growth on active projects; support larger organization and corporate growth initiatives aligned with the account.
• Partner with Program Managers and peer PMs on goals, policies, and operating procedures within contract parameters.
• Demonstrate required Core Competencies in daily activities:
o Attention to Detail — Catches discrepancies in budgets, schedules, and documentation before they become client-visible problems.
o Self-Motivation — Drives projects forward with minimal supervision; proactively surfaces issues rather than waiting to be asked.
o Financial Acumen — Builds and defends burn reports/forecasts and ROMs; can explain budget variance in plain terms.
o Learning Speed — Picks up new technical domains, client processes, and tools quickly enough to be productive within weeks.
o Technical Acumen — Understands IT infrastructure and system lifecycle well enough to engage credibly with engineers.
o Multi-Project Tracking — Juggles 3+ concurrent projects without dropping details or missing deadlines.
o Communication Style — Adjusts tone/detail for executives vs. technical teams; delivers hard news clearly and early.
Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline
• PMP certification or greater
• 7+ years managing IT projects, including financial/burn reporting and forecasting
• Practical project management experience in a State, Local, or Federal government environment
• US Citizen, able to pass a standard background check
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with all stakeholder levels
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives
• Experience with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies
• AWS or other cloud certification; cloud billing/management exposure
• Experience across MS Project, PowerBI, SharePoint, Visio, Jira
• Experience in one or more State Agencies, such as Health and Human Services, Department of Revenue/Tax, etc.
• One or more technical certifications is a plus
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$121,000—$170,700 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
