Senior IT Project Manager

Location Alexandria, Virginia Hybrid schedule Secret clearance required Job Title Senior IT Project Manager – GovCIO (U.S. Coast Guard) Overview GovCIO is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead enterprise‑level IT and automation initiatives supporting the U.S. Coast Guard. This position is located in Alexandria, VA and is a hybrid role. Responsibilities Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects supporting Coast Guard enterprise systems and automation solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations in accordance with USCG governance processes. Lead the delivery of Power Platform automation workflows, low‑code applications, and data integrations that support enterprise modernization and operational efficiency. Coordinate cross‑functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders—including automation developers and solution architects—to ensure successful outcomes. Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues, and implement change control throughout the project lifecycle, including governance of automation environments and data connectors. Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings, dashboards, and performance metrics to Coast Guard leadership. Promote process improvement and implement best practices in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and scalable, secure Power Platform development. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience. Required Skills and Experience PMP certification required; Agile certifications (CSM) preferred. Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and governance processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for executive briefings and team leadership. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment. Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project and ServiceNow. Experience leading automation development projects, preferably using Microsoft Power Platform. Understanding of low‑code governance, solution lifecycle management, and secure design principles. Own project tasking, deliverables, and timeline coordination across analytics, data integration, and legacy decommissioning workstreams. Facilitate end‑to‑end data connection onboarding (Confluent/Qlik) and coordinate dependencies with network admins, policy teams, DBAs, change boards, and data owners/TPOCs. Coordinate plans with C5I and ODA/DiD for ingesting data/metadata; communicate ingest prioritization to stakeholders. Partner with ISSO(s) to document ATO impacts, update security documentation, and confirm integration success. Maintain Issues/Actions/Risks trackers; run formal change management approvals and artifact updates. Act as SPOC with KO/COR/USCG PM; publish weekly and monthly reports and lead PMRs per the SOW. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or DHS programs. Familiarity with cloud integration and IT governance frameworks. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement. Experience managing low‑code development teams or implementing enterprise automation strategies. Knowledge of Power Platform Center of Excellence standards and automation monitoring techniques. Clearance Level Must have an active Secret clearance. Salary Range USD $135,000 – $175,000 per year. Equal Opportunity Employer GovCIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr GovCIO