IT Project Manager

What You’ll Do Support the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Chief Technology Officer in ensuring the use of the most cost-effective and efficient technology to meet current and future information needs. Ensure alignment of IT investments with the office’s strategic goals and objectives. Create, update, and maintain a modernization plan for existing IT systems that includes scope, implementation strategy, schedule, results‑oriented goals, and measures. Conduct analyses of previously implemented systems, ensuring each system meets customer and business needs, and identify areas for innovation. Qualifications At least 8 years of experience planning and executing software development projects. 2–4 years of experience managing federal IT projects that include cloud-based applications. Bachelor’s degree and PMP certification. Agile certification (e.g., PMI‑ACP, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner). Experience with one or more agile methodologies, including Scrum, Lean, or SAFe. Experience managing matrixed teams and regularly working with senior IT leadership. Experience documenting and writing project plans, schedules, and deliverables. Experience using Jira and Confluence for documentation. Desired Qualifications Entire project management experience supporting various federal agencies. Deep familiarity with IT project management methodologies. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for employees. 15 days of paid leave. 7 days of sick leave. 2 days of bereavement leave. 11 paid Federal holidays. Up to 40 hours for jury duty. 401(k) with 4% employer contribution and no vesting period. Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave. Company‑provided laptop.

• 5,000 per year for professional development.
• 600 per year for technical supplies and equipment.
• 2,000 referral bonus.

Life and disability insurance. HSA and FSA. Legal Shield and ID Shield voluntary benefits. $110,000 - $140,000 a year We believe great work deserves great pay. That’s why we ensure our compensation is not only competitive but also fair and transparent, as required by Maryland law. Expect a salary that matches your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the table — because you’re worth it! At Skyward, we support flexible working hours and remote opportunities to help maintain a healthy work‑life balance for all employees. Offers of employment with Skyward are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance due to the nature of our work as a government contractor. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skyward