We are currently seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Project Manager to help build our software engineering practice and associated capabilities.

What you will be doing

You’ll be instrumental in leading the vision behind building the Software Engineering practice including: 

• Providing technical direction and architecture recommendations across projects
• Leading engineering teams to build high quality IT solutions
• Developing internal best practices for devops
• Spreading agile development practices and developing proposal win-strategies to grow the business line

 What you need to be considered for this role (required)

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field from an accredited college/university
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in managing software development projects (projects for Federal clients preferred)
• Prior experience managing small to medium sized engineering teams (4+) involving multi-discipline engineers (Full Stack, DevOps, Data, etc.) and testing/quality assurance
• Prior experience as a technical lead, providing engineering management and architecture vision across full stack web development technologies (i.e., Java, Angular, Python, Node.js, React, Flask/Django, etc.)
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills; will need to be a key POC with the client
• Expertise in running and managing agile development teams using best-in-class methods
• Demonstrated expertise in working with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of metrics and SLAs as successful performance management tools in past projects (e.g., successful uptime)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively and efficiently multitask, prioritize, and carry out projects through to completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated analytical, reasoning, planning, and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and independent thinker with high energy/positive attitude
• U.S. Citizenship required (dual nationals not eligible)
• Position may require a background investigation and/or obtaining a Public Trust clearance

What makes you stand out from the crowd (desired)

• Technical certifications (including PMP, ITIL v3, SAFe)
• Prior experience with SQL
• Prior experience with Java, C++, or C#

About Us

Ascella Technologies develops and implements innovative technology solutions to deliver business outcomes and help clients manage risk.  Our senior consultants and software engineers bring extensive experience in our clients’ specialized business domains, applications, and technologies.  With this experience, Ascella has helped Federal, State, and local government agencies achieve success in their most critical missions.  Founded in 2002, Ascella is continuously growing and looking for team members that can help us continue to deliver value-added technology-based solutions.

Ascella’s continued success is a reflection of our passion for people.  We hire individuals with valuable experiences, and we strive to place people in roles that let them fully utilized their talents and flourish.  We also maintain an entrepreneurial culture in which each person’s contribution makes a visible impact on our company and is recognized accordingly.

What makes Ascella employees great

• Innovative Thinkers: From small suggestions to large goals, employee voices are heard and acknowledged.  We encourage employees to come up with creative ideas and give everyone the opportunity to help us define how we do things.  You will have the opportunity to solve real business problems and be challenged to come up with innovative solutions.
• Lifelong learners: We value lifelong learners who are excited about professional development and personal growth.  At Ascella, employees are part of a company and a culture that encourages continuous improvement of both the organization and our employees.  You will work in a collaborative environment with an experienced, highly capable team that learns from each other, and you will be both challenged and supported in your efforts to learn and grow.
• Customer-Centric: Ascella is committed to complete customer satisfaction on every project.  Our employees provide our customers with excellent service, proactively coming up with solutions to current and anticipated needs.  The customer experience is an integral part of our mission and values, and you will work alongside people who are focused and dedicated to the commitment of customer satisfaction. 
• Open Communicators: Transparency and communication are important to us at Ascella.  We have an “open door” policy, and our employees ask questions and share information on a regular basis.  We believe in aligning employee work with overall company objectives and being open about our strategic plan and what we are trying to achieve.  We encourage regular feedback and appreciate employee input on what’s working and what’s not so we can initiate discussions about how to improve our processes.
• Inclusive: At Ascella, we encourage and embrace diversity in our workforce.  We are committed to being an inclusive organization where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged.  Our employees have an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that help foster creativity and innovation and drive our success.

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Position: Technical Project Manager
Company: Ascella Technologies
Location: Herndon, VA (HQ) - Fully Remote/Hybrid work environment
Base Compensation: $150-175K, based on factors such as geographic location and experience 
Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing
Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more
Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Ascella Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.