Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily project management tasks to ensure effective communication, alignment of tasks, and on-time delivery.

• Act as the primary liaison with the OHS Communications Team.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to establish priorities, monitor progress, and synchronize workstreams.

• Lead agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

• Create and uphold project schedules, work plans, and timelines.

• Assess project risks, dependencies, and progress; escalate issues and drive towards solutions.

• Coordinate with external partners and stakeholders.

• Contribute to enhancing processes that improve team productivity, communication, and quality of delivery.

• Generate project documentation, reports, updates, and track deliverables.

• Travel to the Washington, D.C. area for in-person meetings with government offices approximately once per quarter.

• Execute other related tasks as assigned and for which you are qualified/trained.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Project Management.

• Experience in managing contracts for the Office of Head Start.

• Proven expertise with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar roles).

• Demonstrated capability to manage intricate, multi-dimensional projects and deliver superior results punctually.

• Experience in managing federal government contracts.

• Proven ability to utilize project management software and tools for planning, tracking, and reporting work.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience in supporting mission-critical systems that require 24/7 availability.

• Ability to secure and maintain a favorable Public Trust clearance.

• Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the US.

• Bixal does not offer visa sponsorship.

• Certified Scrum Master Certification (CSM) and PMP Certification are desirable qualifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible hours.

• 401K with matching contribution.

• Parental Leave.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Company-provided short-term disability and life insurance.

• Commuter benefits.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 11 paid holidays.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Professional support and transparency regarding contract updates and future opportunities.