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McLean, Virginia, United States
Onsite
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Who Are We?
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
What You'll do:
Groundswell is seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Technical Delivery Lead to drive the successful execution of product implementations and technical solutions. This individual will lead cross-functional teams consisting of developers, business analysts, solution architects, data scientists, and functional subject matter experts and serve as the primary interface between the customer and the delivery team.
The Technical Delivery Lead will combine strong technical expertise, product knowledge, and leadership capabilities to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery while building trusted customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Leadership & Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact and “face” of the delivery teams to the customer
Build and maintain strong, trusted customer relationships
Lead customer meetings including sprint reviews, status updates, roadmap discussions, and issue resolution
Lead executive briefings to include project status, milestones, and product roadmap sessions
Translate business objectives into actionable technical plans
Proactively manage customer expectations, risks, and dependencies
Delivery Ownership
Own end-to-end delivery outcomes for assigned engagements
Manage multiple delivery teams with disparate customers and systems
Ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality
Drive sprint planning, prioritization, and backlog refinement in collaboration with the BA and Solution Architect
Monitor progress, identify risks, and remove blockers
Ensure alignment between customer requirements and technical implementation
Technical & Product Expertise
Maintain strong understanding of the product architecture, capabilities, and limitations
Partner with the Solution Architect to design scalable, high-quality solutions
Review technical designs and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with best practices
Provide hands-on technical guidance when needed
Ensure product configurations and customizations are aligned with strategic product direction
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a cross-functional pod (developers, BA, Solution Architect, SMEs)
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support team capacity planning and workload management
Create a culture of ownership, quality, and customer focus
Provide performance feedback and contribute to professional development
Operational Excellence
Track delivery metrics and report status to internal stakeholders
Drive process improvements across delivery workflows
Ensure documentation standards and governance requirements are met
Contribute to best practices and reusable frameworks
Qualifications:
Required
6+ years of experience in software delivery, technical project management, or engineering leadership
Strong technical background (software engineering, systems architecture, or similar)
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Customer-facing experience with enterprise clients
Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (Agile/Scrum preferred)
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience with public sector software implementations
Strong communication, presentation, and organization skills; multi-tasking and time management skills are essential
Must be a US Citizen per contract requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain government Secret security clearance as required by contract
Candidates local to the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area highly preferred.
Location & Travel: Candidates located in the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area will be expected to travel approximately 5% of the time. Non-local candidates must be willing and able to travel up to 20% for key meetings, team events, or client engagements
Preferred
Experience with enterprise SaaS products
Experience working closely with product and engineering teams
Background in consulting or implementation services
Technical hands-on experience in relevant technology stack
Experience with Department of War (DoW) software implementations
Skills:
Certification:
Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
Flexible work schedule
On-site gym and childcare option
The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$100,908.00 - $199,838.00
NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Read a copy of the Company’s Non-Discrimination Policy Statement.
Additional Resources:
Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.