Project Manager, Public Sector

Position Location: Washington DC Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program/Project Manager to join our Government Projects team. This team bridges the gap between Product, Engineering, and government mission stakeholders to bring innovative technology to life. In this role, you will lead the execution, delivery, and technical consulting of complex technology programs within government environments. If you have a strong background in networking, computer security, and high‑impact stakeholder management, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of critical government technology initiatives, driving operational efficiency and ensuring mission success. Key Responsibilities Program Execution: Deliver complex, high-profile technology programs on time, within budget, and aligned with mission requirements. Manage portfolios of $50M+. Stakeholder Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders (including SVPs and government leadership). Build consensus and drive cross‑functional alignment. Strategic Planning: Develop program plans, business cases, milestones, and basis of estimates (BOEs) from inception through delivery. Continuous Improvement: Design KPI dashboards and reporting metrics to drive executive decision‑making. Document lessons learned and create internal/external guides to scale best practices. Lifecycle Support: Support government partners from initial opportunity identification through deployment, transition, and long‑term program evolution. Qualifications & Experience Required Experience 15+ years in technology program management, IT operations, infrastructure delivery, or government mission support. Proven track record of managing infrastructure modernization, platform automation, and operational efficiency in mission‑critical environments. Experience operating in highly regulated/classified environments with a strong understanding of government security frameworks and accreditation processes. Demonstrated ability to build metrics, KPI dashboards, and reporting systems that drive executive decision‑making. Experience managing portfolios of $50M+ in government technology programs. Core Technical Competencies Candidates must understand how government programs implement and utilize the following: Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6. Zero‑Trust & Cloud: ZTNA/SASE concepts, identity management, and major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure). Infrastructure & Ops: Basic administration of Windows, macOS, and Linux; exposure to infrastructure automation, scripting, or tooling. Cyber Awareness: Understanding of threat activity, adversary tradecraft, and cyber operations concepts. Professional Skills Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and listening skills; confident presenting complex topics to diverse audiences. Leadership: Self‑directed problem solver with sound business judgment and a proven ability to influence without formal authority. Adaptability: Thrives in a high‑paced, changing environment while juggling multiple competing priorities. Nice to Have (Bonus Skills) Advanced Networking: BGP routing, GRE, SD‑WAN, MPLS, or Global Traffic Management. Web & App Technologies: reverse/forward proxies (WAF, CDN, Secure Web Gateway) and serverless application development. Security Frameworks: DLP and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK or similar exploitation frameworks. Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like FedRAMP, GDPR, PCI DSS, or SOC‑2. Compensation Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location. For New York City, New Jersey, Washington, Washington DC, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $207,000 - $285,000. Equity This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan. Health & Welfare Benefits Medical/Rx Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Spending Accounts Fertility & Family Forming Benefits On‑demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program Global Travel Medical Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Participation Plan Time Off Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave Equal Employment Opportunity Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer. Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to apply or during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr