Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager (US – Washington DC) 

What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position summary

The Technical Program Manager will direct resources, manage risks and issues, enforce configuration and quality assurance controls, and oversee testing, deployment, and production turnover activities. Acting as the primary interface with federal stakeholders and the COR, the role ensures clear communication, milestone accountability, and continuous alignment with client priorities. This position reports to the Tantus Delivery Director and plays a key role in driving delivery excellence, contractual compliance, and sustained customer satisfaction.

Clearance: This position supports a federal contract and requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) status, as well as the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Location: This role is based in the Washington, DC area and candidate must be able to attend periodic meetings at federal offices.

What will you do in this role?

• Provide comprehensive governance and delivery oversight for assigned programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, contractual requirements, and federal stakeholder expectations.
• Lead planning and execution activities, including orchestration of resources, schedules, infrastructure, and finances, with disciplined monitoring and control to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement through performance assessment, implementation of best practices, and development of new capabilities that enhance operational effectiveness and mission outcomes.
• Establish and enforce program and project governance frameworks, operating within overarching organizational and customer-defined structures to ensure accountability, risk management, and decision transparency.
• Align top-down vision, goals, and objectives with execution-level activities, translating strategic direction into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Provide quality assurance oversight, including checks and balances to ensure compliance with standards, processes, and approved methodologies while maintaining alignment with program vision.
• Conduct regular reviews of project performance, risks, issues, and stakeholder engagement to ensure accountability and successful delivery.
• Develop and present clear, decision-oriented recommendations to leadership and stakeholders to support timely issue resolution and achievement of program and project objectives.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Master’s degree with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in technical program or project management.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical discipline.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), or equivalent project or program management certification.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple organizational levels and functional disciplines, including technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence outcomes, build trusted relationships, and manage competing priorities in complex environments.
• Demonstrable history of innovation, a proactive and results-driven mindset, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes that meet or exceed performance targets.

Nice to Haves

• Deep expertise leading the full lifecycle delivery for complex IT systems supporting federal mission-critical environments within the Federal Aviation Administration

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $170,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
 

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

About Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success. 

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC. 

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. 
• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

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Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services. 

 *Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address and applicants/candidates are invited to contact us directly to verify communications.