LTS

Government

TechnicalProjectManager

$135–185k ~AI est. United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Project Manager at LTS. Skills: AI modernization, Federal IT governance, Agile delivery. Lead and manage AI IT modernization projects. Coordinate cross-functional teams”

What You'll Achieve.

Accelerate analysis, documentation, and development; Ensure successful execution and on-time delivery; Ensure platform outputs directly accelerate modernization delivery; Align sprint delivery to VIP phase gates; Align project execution with mission objectives; Ensure accreditation is not a late-stage blocker; Position modernization outcomes for sustained VA adoption

Industry & Context.

Government
Problems you'll solve

Risk mitigation; Process improvement

Eligibility Requirements

Federal governance environment, FedRAMP/ATO environment, VA’s established IT governance, VA development approval processes, VA governance artifacts

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience, Experience leading AI IT modernization projects, Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, Experience developing integrated program plans, Experience facilitating Agile sprint execution, Experience tracking project progress, Experience supporting legacy VistA/MUMPS systems, Experience providing oversight of AI platform activities, Experience operating within VA’s VIP framework, Experience collaborating with government leadership, Experience identifying and managing project risks, Experience ensuring compliance with VA governance, Experience facilitating status meetings, Experience supporting change management, Experience developing and maintaining project documentation, Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, Experience coordinating ATO and FedRAMP planning, Experience serving as primary technical point of contact, Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation, Experience working within DevSecOps environments, Experience working within cloud modernization environments, Working knowledge of VA’s VIP framework, Direct experience navigating VA or federal ATO processes, Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks

Nice to Have

PMP certification preferred, PMI-ACP certification preferred, Scrum Master certification preferred, Other project management certifications preferred, Prior experience supporting healthcare IT operations preferred, Prior experience supporting clinical systems environments preferred

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage AI IT modernization projects

Coordinate cross-functional teams

Develop and manage integrated program plans

Facilitate Agile sprint execution

Track project progress

Support modernization efforts

Provide informed oversight of AI platform activities

Operate within VA’s Veterans-focused Integration Process

Collaborate with government leadership

and mitigate project risks

Ensure compliance with VA

and organizational governance

Facilitate status meetings

Support change management

Develop and maintain project documentation

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Coordinate ATO and FedRAMP planning activities

Serve as primary technical point of contact

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Agile delivery teams; Technical teams; Architects; Product owners; Operational stakeholders; Government leadership; Internal leadership

Communication Scope

Executive briefings; Stakeholder communications; Mission-impact language

Process & Methodology

Agile, Scrum, Program plans, Schedules, Resource allocations, Risk management, Deliverables, Sprint execution, Backlog refinement, Sprint reviews, Retrospectives, Milestones, Dependencies, Sprint velocity, Budget considerations, Phase gates, Change management, Continuous improvement

Full Job Description

LTS is seeking an experienced, high-caliber Technical Project Manager to lead day to day execution of a major AI-powered modernization initiative within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health portfolio. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of complex AI-powered modernization efforts supporting mission-critical healthcare systems and enterprise transformation initiatives across the VA environment. This role will serve as the operational lead that will oversees AI/ML engineers, legacy healthcare systems specialist, DevSecOps practitioners, agile delivery teams, and cybersecurity professionals operating inside a federal governance environment. The ideal candidate bridges deep AI and modern engineering fluency with the discipline required to operate in a FedRAMP/ATO environment under VA’s established IT governance and approval frameworks. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, stakeholder management, and program delivery experience within large-scale federal healthcare or enterprise IT programs. This individual will work closely with internal leadership, government leadership, technical teams, architects, product owners, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of modernization initiatives involving legacy healthcare systems, enterprise integrations, infrastructure transformation, and Agile delivery environments. What You’ll Do: Lead and manage AI IT modernization projects supporting VA healthcare and enterprise transformation initiatives, ensuring delivery teams leverage AI platform outputs to accelerate analysis, documentation, and development. Coordinate cross-functional teams including AI/ML engineers, prompt engineers, legacy system specialists, development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, integration, and operations personnel across concurrent workstreams. Develop and manage integrated program plans, schedules, resource allocations, risks, and deliverables across both an AI p

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