Contract Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the entire contract across all task areas, ensuring that deliverables align with the defined scope, schedule, and budget.

• Act as the main point of contact with the Government and participate in weekly meetings to review program performance, discuss issues, and explore upcoming initiatives.

• Develop and present action plans to address identified challenges and promote new initiatives.

• Prepare and present quarterly Program Management Review presentations that cover status, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder engagement.

• Create and manage integrated project schedules, plans, dashboards, metrics, and trackers utilizing Government-defined tools such as Microsoft Teams, Project, and Office.

• Establish roles, responsibilities, schedules, and strategies for risk mitigation; identify, prioritize, escalate, and address risks using Confluence and Jira.

• Generate and maintain the Project Management Plan, Project Milestone Roadmap, Staffing Plan, Knowledge Plan, Quarterly Activity Status Reports, and the monthly Resource Allocation Report.

• Maintain a centralized repository for program documentation, products, and deliverables.

• Facilitate security processing by acting as the liaison with the Government Office of the Chief Security Officer through the Contracting Officer’s Representative on all matters related to physical, personnel, and information security.

• Conduct quality assurance across the team’s efforts to ensure compliance with Government standards, methodologies, configuration, and regulatory requirements.

• Create and update staff onboarding materials and assist in managing meetings, scheduling, and documentation (e.g., Integrated Project Teams, daily standups, weekly status updates).

• Communicate and collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive continuous product improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience leading teams involved in project/program and stakeholder management, outreach, product marketing, business development, process improvement, training, requirements gathering, and website design and maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification must be obtained within six months of starting the position and maintained for the contract's duration.

• Experience in change management within a large IT organization and system is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in using Confluence and Jira for task management and reporting.

• Experience in supporting complex projects and transformation initiatives within the federal government.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS suitability/public trust determination.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Flexible work arrangements

• Paid time off

• Professional development