Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerCVP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery for NIH's federal time-and-attendance system supporting approximately 17,000 users. NIH enforces federal time/leave rules, maintains real-time leave balances, and transmits approved timecards to HHS payroll on a biweekly schedule, making it a mission-critical, payroll-sensitive application.ResponsibilitiesOwn scope, schedule, cost, backlog, and work assignments for O&M, enhancements, and modernizationLead release planning around payroll-critical windows and high-volume user support periodsManage risks/issues, stakeholder coordination, and EPLC artifact productionCoordinate change/security processes with TRB/CAB and ARB governanceMonitor SLA, availability, and MTTR performanceSupport DevSecOps/CI-CD delivery and cloud-native modernization effortsQualificationsMust be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearanceBS/BA + 8 years of relevant experience; OR MS/MA/MBA + 5 years; OR 13 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree10+ years of IT project/program management experience3+ years managing comparable-scope federal application effortsFederal EPLC/Agile delivery experienceWorking knowledge of federal time-and-attendance business rules and payroll interfacesFamiliarity with Java-based high-availability application operations, three-tier Web/Application/Database architecture, automated failover, and biweekly batch/timecard transmission schedulingExperience with Reporting Services Server and release planning for payroll-critical systemsDesired SkillsFISMA Moderate/RMF/ATO/JCAM and Public Trust Moderate (Tier 2) eligibilityOn-site availability when directedSalary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience)This position is contingent upon program award. We are proactively recruiting qualified candidates in advance of contract award.