Technical Program Manager

Company: Intelligent Automation, Inc.
Location: Derwood
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About the Company Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) specializes in providing advanced technology solutions and R&D services to government and commercial customers. We are agile, nimble, and collaborative. Our focus is developing concepts into market-focused products and customer-driven solutions. Overview of the role A technical program manager at IAI is someone who is interested in working in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on technology transition and product development. We foster an environment of employee empowerment whereby each team member is given the freedom to shape policy, enabling us to make decisions with our clients’ best interests in mind. Key skills for this role are: • The ability to manage several projects of varying scale and complexity simultaneously • Passion for solving challenging problems • Enjoy working with artificial intelligence, machine learning & big data technology • Possess excellent business insight and the ability to move smoothly between projects • At least 2-5 years of experience of highly technical work at the implementation level in software development, machine learning, or big data. About the position In this role you will ensure timely execution and manage the risk of multiple programs of highly skilled teams. The technical program manager (TPM) will develop and manage program plans ensuring that plans are executable and key milestones are met. The TPM will work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and balance resource allocation plans, control program schedule and cost, and review risks to ensure customer expectations and product outcomes are met. TPM support business development and customer transition plans. Beyond program management duties, TPM’s also participate and support technical execution of several programs. You are highly encouraged to apply if you are excited about turning an idea into a product, enjoy coordinating with a variety of stakeholders to ensure program execution, enjoy strategic plan development and are inclined to work through technical details and enjoy solving complex problems. Job duties • Lead a team of software developers, engineers, and scientists • Cultivate and grow strong relationships with current and potential customers • Develop and maintain project deliverables (project management plan, quality assurance plan, monthly status reports, monthly financial reports and project schedule) • Work with multiple technical teams to ensure timely and high-quality project execution • Identify and control risks using risk mitigation strategies • Communicate effectively with technical teams, internal stakeholders and customers • Coordinate with the talent acquisition team when staffing needs arise • Support the business development team with customer transition plans and proposal development • Contribute to technical aspects of projects based on technical skills. Possible tasks include: software development, algorithm testing/evaluation, devops, or UI design/testing Desired skills • Familiar with AI/machine learning concepts and applications • Outstanding leadership, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills • Project management/execution software (Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence) • Strong experience in identify/deriving requirement and using them to control project scope • Experience with Critical Path Method/Earned Value or comparable method of controlling schedule, cost, and other deviations from the project plan. • Software development experience using Agile • Comfortable with object-oriented concepts with hands on development experience • Understand the landscape of the web, mobile, big data, and machine learning technology • Apply creative problem-solving skills to a variety of problems • Facilitate technical proposal preparation Education and experience • A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field • Two or more years’ experience years in a technical role and 2 years in a management/leadership role • At least 5 years of experience of highly technical work at the implementation level in software development, machine learning, or big data. Nice to have, but not required • Project Management Professional (PMP) or a degree such as Masters in Business Administration (MBA) About us Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) is a technology innovation company headquartered in Rockville, MD. We specialize in providing advanced technology solutions and R&D services to federal agencies, and corporations throughout the United States and internationally. Leveraging agile R&D processes and a multidisciplinary collaborative environment IAI excels in developing concepts into market-focused products and customer-driven solutions. IAI's core R&D areas include: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Air Traffic Management, Big Data, and Social Media Analytics, Control and Signal Processing, Cyber Security, Education, and Training Technologies, Health Technologies, Modeling and Simulation, Networks and Communications, Robotics and Sensor Systems. For more information on IAI, please visit www.i-a-i.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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