Project Manager – IT, Software Development

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

📋 Description

• Lead cross-functional Agile software development teams in the delivery, modernization, and maintenance of secure enterprise software applications.

• Act as the primary liaison for project execution.

• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.

• Create and manage project schedules, work breakdown structures, and resource allocation plans.

• Facilitate Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Sprint Retrospectives, either serving as or supporting the Scrum Master.

• Track project performance using velocity, burn-down charts, and cumulative flow metrics.

• Serve as the communication bridge between technical development teams, business partners, and client leadership.

• Provide status updates, executive dashboards, and performance metrics.

• Manage client expectations and oversee change management processes.

• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and mitigate project risks, technical dependencies, and operational obstacles.

• Ensure that deliverables meet Section 508, OPSEC, cybersecurity, and authorization standards.

• Collaborate with DevSecOps and security teams.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire full-stack developers, business analysts, and QA engineers.

• Navigate resource constraints and resolve conflicts or technical bottlenecks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be accepted.

• A minimum of 7+ years of professional project management experience.

• At least 5+ years managing complex software development projects (SDLC).

• Experience in managing projects within a secure, federal, or defense-oriented IT environment.

• Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams and managing product backlogs.

• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Azure DevOps.

• Knowledge of cloud environments, microservices, and DevSecOps pipelines.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work under tight deadlines.

• PMP certification is mandatory.

• PMI-ACP, CSM, or PSM certifications are highly preferred.

• SAFe POPM or SSM certifications are also highly preferred.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• A Public Trust or favorably adjudicated Secret Clearance is required to begin.

• Compliance with government cybersecurity policies, OPSEC requirements, and system access regulations is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development.

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work certified company.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities.

• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.