KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Specifically, you would be responsible for
Own end-to-end execution of technical project plans, translating product roadmaps into scheduled, resourced delivery milestones
Coordinate cross-functionally across Engineering, Sales, Delivery and the Program Management Office (PMO) to keep initiatives moving and unblock dependencies
Establish and run core project management processes (status reporting, sprint/iteration planning, risk registers) appropriate for a fast-scaling AI startup
Translate complex technical concepts—system architecture, APIs, AI/ML capabilities—for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Track and report on project health, timelines, and delivery commitments across concurrent workstreams
Coordinate customer success and onboarding activities tied to product releases and deployments
Identify and mitigate delivery risks across cloud, AI/ML, and compliance-related workstreams
Drive continuous improvement of project management tooling, processes, and team rituals in coordination with the PMO
Support planning and execution to ensure products meet both technical excellence standards and market needs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Strong technical background in AI/ML with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams on architecture, APIs, and system design
A strong advocate for customer needs, with demonstrated experience in the creation of Product Feature Requests
Demonstrated experience managing technical projects or programs from planning through delivery
Demonstrated experience working with an account team to identify risks and escalation paths, and in identifying areas for growth and expansion
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Experience with SaaS products and developer-focused tools
Experience with agile development methodologies and project/product analytics tools such as Jira and Linear
Active Top Secret clearance
Local and able to go onsite in DC metro area to include MD/VA
PREFERRED SKILLS
Previous experience managing the deployment of a software product within air-gapped environments
Understanding of AI model deployment, scalability, and infrastructure challenges
Previous experience as a first or early technical program/project management hire at a startup
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53/171, FedRAMP, CMMC) and related artifacts (SSPs, POA&Ms)
POSTED SALARY RANGE
$155,000 - $180,000 annual salary
What Fortreum Offers
We offer a competitive compensation package, where you will be rewarded based on your performance/outcomes and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K plan with a 4% match, company paid short-term disability, company paid long-term disability, company paid AD&D and life insurance, flex time off, annual bonuses, training stipends, certification reimbursements, access to over 30,000 free online training courses, personal cell phone allowance, new hire and annual home office stipend, spot awards and eleven paid holidays.
An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortreum is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@fortreum.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail hr@fortreum.com or call 703-594-1460. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
