Technical Implementation Manager

Technical Implementation Manager - Public Sector / GovernmentAlso known as: Principal Consultant · Technical Program Manager · Solution Delivery Manager$155,000 – $175,000+ Security clearance increases compensation Our client would prefer this candidate to be located in the greater Washington DC area and work out of their McLean, VA HQ office 4 days a week.You’ve spent your career delivering enterprise technology for other companies, not at them. You’ve been the outside expert that large organizations rely on to get hard things done. You know how to build trust quickly, navigate complexity, and present to key stakeholders with confidence.What this role isA technical degree tells us how you think. This role won't ask you to write production code, but it will ask you to understand what your team is building, catch problems early, and translate complexity for the stakeholders making the decisions.Our client is a publicly traded enterprise software company serving large corporations and government agencies. Their platform automates and orchestrates complex business processes, the kind that touch thousands of people, billions of transactions, and can't afford to fail. You'll be the one making sure implementations of that platform actually land inside client organizations, and that those clients come back for more.This role covers the full picture: solution design, delivery leadership, client relationships, account growth, and executive engagement. It's a lot, and that's exactly what makes it interesting.What you'll ownWork alongside architects and solution designers to shape how the platform gets implemented. You don't build it, but you absolutely influence how it's designed and you're accountable for the outcomeLead delivery end to end: scope, risk, team performance, timeline, and client satisfaction from first kickoff to go-live and beyondGet deep inside client environments, understanding their existing systems, data flows, and technical constraints well enough to anticipate problems before they happenTranslate technical complexity into clear decisions for executive stakeholders, and translate business priorities back to delivery teamsManage engagement financials, forecast accurately, and keep program health visible to the right people at the right timeBuild genuine relationships with buyers, technical leads, and executive sponsors, the kind where they call you first when something new comes upPartner with sales to develop account roadmaps, qualify opportunities, and build the business cases that move deals forwardThe technical barUnderstand enterprise architecture well enough to spot a flawed design before it causes a problem in productionKnow how enterprise systems talk to each other: APIs, data integration, workflow automation, ERP and CRM environmentsAsk the right questions in a technical conversation and know when the answers don't add upCredibly represent the solution to a client's IT leadership, not just the business sideHave enough depth to earn the respect of the engineers and architects on your teamWhat your background looks likeREQUIRED10+ years delivering enterprise technology engagements as an external consultant or implementation partner, not internal ITProven experience delivering technical solutions for federal, state, or local government clientsActive government security clearance (e.g., Public Trust, Secret, or Top Secret) or the ability to obtain oneDemonstrated technical fluency in enterprise systems: integration architecture, data management, workflow/BPM, ERP, or CRM platformsTrack record of owning delivery outcomes, not just managing a plan, but being accountable when things go sidewaysExperience building and presenting business cases to senior client leadershipManagement of budgets and P&LStrong executive presence and comfort leading high-stakes conversations with C-suite stakeholdersB.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related fieldPREFERREDExperience leading delivery teams, though strong individual contributors with influence-without-authority are equally welcomeBackground at a Big 4, tier-1 SI, or enterprise software vendor in a client-facing delivery roleWhy it's worth your timeMission-critical work, the organizations using this platform are automating processes that can't failA platform with 25+ years of enterprise credibility, recognized by leading analysts as a category leaderMore ownership than a consulting firm gives you, with direct access to leadershipReal comp upside tied to security clearance level, plus equity through an Employee Stock Purchase PlanMentorship, leadership development, tuition reimbursement, and a culture that takes growth seriouslyThe detailsBASE SALARY: $155K – $175K+CLEARANCE PREMIUM: Increases comp ceilingLOCATION: McLean, VAIN-OFFICE: 4–5 days/weekBenefitsHealth coverage and EAP ·Employee Stock Purchase Plan· Tuition reimbursement ·Retirement / pension · Wellness dollars ·Family-forming benefits · Life and disability insurance