Project Manager (Remote)

Project Manager (Remote)

Location: Fully remote, Continental United States (CONUS)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

About the Role

GovCIO is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical initiatives, combining technical expertise with strong project management skills to ensure successful delivery within scope and on schedule. This is a full-time, fully remote position.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be a hands-on leader responsible for the day-to-day oversight of 3+ application sustainment/enhancement project(s).

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders, facilitating communication across internal teams and external partners.
• Oversee all phases of project execution, including planning, requirements definition, development, release management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure delivery of project objectives in accordance with contract requirements and organizational standards.
• Manage schedule, risk, and performance metrics; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies with appropriate escalation.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including technical SMEs, supporting legacy mainframe platforms and migration to open systems.
• Oversee sustainment activities including software enhancements, configuration management, and adaptive maintenance.
• Drive improvements such as consolidation and enhancement of reporting tools.
• Lead requirements development and translation (Epics → Features → User Stories) and manage dependencies and sequencing.
• Ensure Agile/Scrum methodologies are applied effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver regular reporting, including weekly status reports, PMRs, scorecards, and OMR inputs.
• Provide direct oversight of team leads and staff; support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a motivated, proactive, and high-performing team environment focused on delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ensure project needs are met and escalate blockers to program leadership as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of relevant experience (or commensurate experience).
• Experience leading a team in an IT system environment.
• Experience managing a Scrum/Agile team using Jira.
• Experience working with customers to establish requirements, conduct PI Planning, and manage projects through the software development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to step in where needed.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with the VA.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience supporting program goals.
• Experience collaborating with other project leaders.

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Posted Salary Range: USD $100,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.