Company Overview
At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don’t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our team in Woodlawn, MD supporting a large federal agency. The TPM must have strong experience in managing software lifecycles, driving process improvements, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects, including software development, cloud migration, and infrastructure modernization.
- Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to define technical requirements, solution designs, and implementation plans.
- Translate business objectives into actionable technical tasks and milestones.
- Oversee code reviews, system architecture discussions, and technical risk assessments.
- Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets using advanced project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project).
- Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks, dependencies, and integration challenges.
- Ensure projects adhere to best practices in software engineering, security, and compliance.
- Drive adoption of modern development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.
- Communicate technical progress, risks, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer across teams.
Required Qualifications
- Master''s with 5+ years, Bachelor''s 7+ years, or 13+ years of relevant experience.
- 10+ years managing highly technical projects in software development, cloud infrastructure, or IT systems.
- Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project) and Agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to bridge technical and business perspectives.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Project Management certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster).
- Experience with Snowflake is preferred
- Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Databricks) and data warehousing (Snowflake, Redshift).
- Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
- Background in machine learning, AI, or advanced analytics.
- Experience managing distributed, remote, or cross-functional technical teams.
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (Prometheus, ELK Stack, Datadog).
- Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), system architecture, and design patterns.
- Hands-on experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) and frameworks.
- Hands-on Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, and API integration.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Why Join 4A
- Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence.
- Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients.
- Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued.
- Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive hiring process. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact . This email is intended solely for accommodation requests.
Please note that 4A Consulting participates in the federal E-Verify program. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. 4A Consulting will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.