Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Manage several technical or scientific initiatives or a single larger project, under the general supervision of a program manager.

• Deliver creative solutions to intricate challenges that may impact project outcomes.

• Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with vendors and various departments.

• Maintain customer engagement as necessary.

• Generate project status updates for senior management.

• Lead and supervise Agile teams and Agile Release Trains.

• Oversee Agile ceremonies, SDLC phases, risk management, performance metrics, cybersecurity protocols, scheduling, resource distribution, quality assurance, incident management, system support, documentation, reporting, compliance, and accessibility.

⛳️ Requirements

• Public Trust clearance, with the capability to obtain a clearance.

• PMP certification is mandatory.

• Generally, a Bachelor's degree along with 9–11 years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience; each year of work experience may replace a year of required education.

• Expertise in Agile frameworks including SAFe, Scrum, DevSecOps, and Lean Agile.

• Proven experience in managing Agile Release Trains and leading Agile teams.

• Familiarity with backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and program increments.

• Experience overseeing projects throughout all SDLC phases.

• Understanding of TSA Systems Engineering Lifecycle processes and gate reviews.

• Competence in risk management planning, mitigation, monitoring, and technical risk escalation.

• Proficient in using ALM tools and analyzing performance and quality metrics.

• Knowledge of POA&M resolution, DHS IT security standards, vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and IT contingency planning.

• Experience in developing Program Management Plans, communication strategies, RACI matrices, budgets, resource allocations, and timelines.

• Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams, including federal staff, contractors, and external vendors.

• Experience handling transition-in and transition-out phases for government contracts.

• Proficiency in MS Project or similar scheduling applications.

• Experience in implementing Quality Assurance Plans and Quality Control Plans.

• Skilled at managing critical incidents and conducting root cause analyses.

• Familiarity with O&M processes, Tier 3 support, application troubleshooting, and monitoring tools.

• Experience in managing deliverables, program status, metrics, and burn rates.

• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards.

• Strong abilities in problem-solving, analysis, leadership, and decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities