Senior IT Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Lead, strategize, and implement various IT infrastructure projects concurrently from initiation to completion, with a strong emphasis on USCG network hardware refreshes, Out-of-Band (OOB) management deployments, and transitions of legacy VSAT systems.

• Define the scope of projects, develop comprehensive work breakdown structures (WBS), maintain integrated master schedules, and proactively oversee critical paths.

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks related to technology, logistics, and timelines; create contingency plans to minimize network downtime during essential cutover activities.

• Act as the primary liaison for USCG leadership, technical leads, and third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), delivery timelines, and military regulations.

• Oversee project budgets, track spending, predict financial needs, and facilitate procurement workflows for global network hardware and connectivity services.

• Coordinate the distribution and daily responsibilities of network engineers, field technicians, site readiness coordinators, and security teams across USCG deployment sites.

• Review and supervise the submission of project deliverables, engineering documentation, change management requests, and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).

• Enhance operational efficiencies by applying best practices in IT project management and aligning deployments with USCG and federal architecture standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with over 12 years of relevant experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent federal project management credential.

• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale federal contracts or enterprise IT infrastructure implementations, preferably in a DoD, DHS, or USCG context.

• Direct IT project management experience with Out-of-Band (OOB) Management architectures (e.g., Opengear, Perle, Cradlepoint) for enhancing remote network resilience.

• Strong knowledge of satellite communications, particularly in managing legacy VSAT hardware replacements, link migrations, and troubleshooting circuit transitions.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of presenting technical deployment strategies and program updates to executive-level government stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel (advanced formulas/pivots), and integrated PMO tools for monitoring schedules, resource distribution, and performance metrics.

• Must be capable of obtaining and sustaining a Public Trust clearance.

• Technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, ITIL) are highly advantageous.

• Direct experience in supporting U.S. Coast Guard missions, particularly within C5I or comparable technical network directorates.

• Expert-level proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies utilizing Jira and Confluence.

• Experience in managing intricate procurement processes and vendor contracts related to global telecommunications and network equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification.

• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.