Technical Project Management - Intern

We're a tech company that was first on the ground in the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance. We help our government and enterprise customers solve a big problem they sometimes don't even know they have. To become leaders in this space, we've relied heavily on curiosity, creativity, and flexibility. We iterate until we get things right and innovate to get there faster.

But enough about us. What's in it for you?

We work hard and do fun things.

Apart from a constantly growing list of fascinating challenges to solve, Ridgeline offers a solid work-life balance, flexible remote work options, and a culture that values teamwork over competition. At Ridgeline, you will work with the most talented software developers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to change how big enterprises and the U.S. Government manage their digital signatures.

We are looking for an intern passionate about technology and who loves collaborating with various people to reach a common goal. In this Internship, you will learn and see what it takes to be a Technical Project Manager (TPM).

You will work in a cross-team and cross-function role, assisting our technical team(s) in planning, managing, and delivering technology projects—the TPM liaison between the customer-facing Program Manager and the internally facing technical teams.

What You Will Do:

Assist with Project Planning

You will be learning what it takes to be the catalyst to keeping all of our projects on track to meet deadlines to deliver for our customers. The planning will be part of the process where you ensure we are conducting Agile SCRUM ceremonies, Design Reviews, Overall Delivery Timelines, and identifying potential risks.

Assist with Project Management

You will be working with various team members to develop close relationships with our Program Managers to manage projects effectively. From leading team huddles, setting expectations, monitoring project progress, and reporting, you will help keep the teams on pace to meet goals.

Assist with Project Delivery

The delivery is the moment you hope to get to once the project gets started. During this process, you will learn to develop testing plans, collaborate with testers, and get feedback for improvements and adjustments. Additionally, you will learn how to roll out documentation to cover network diagrams, functional diagrams, O&M, and Monitoring plans, including coordination with our Network Security Ops Center for acceptance.

What You Will Learn:

• The fundamentals of Technical Project Management, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• How to facilitate cross-functional collaboration between technical teams and program managers.
• Techniques for risk assessment and mitigation to ensure smooth project execution.
• How to manage project timelines, set expectations, and track progress effectively.
• Best practices for testing, documentation, and feedback loops to improve project outcomes.
• How to engage with Network Security Operations Centers for project acceptance and monitoring.
• Practical experience in real-world technology project execution.

Must Haves:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business Management or a STEM-related field (this program is open to incoming first-year students to outgoing graduate students).
• Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required.
• Understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Internship Details:

• Ridgeline's 2025 Internships begin on June 2, 2025, and extend through August.
• Internships are predominantly situated at Ridgeline's headquarters campus in McLean, VA. However, in certain instances, remote work may be allowed.
• Applicants must be capable of remaining stationary for 50% of the time. Occasionally, movement within the office environment may be required.
• The role involves continuous interaction with computers and other office productivity equipment.

Ridgeline is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at [email protected]