Project Manager (Remote)

Project Manager

GovCIO is currently hiring a Project Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization initiative. This role will lead, coordinate, and oversee key modernization activities, including intake optimization, workspace provisioning, surge support, and the Security Impact Analysis (SIA) process. The Project Manager will ensure timely delivery of data workspaces, enable smooth onboarding for users, and coordinate cross-functional resources to accelerate modernization milestones. This position is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities of the VA Data Modernization effort, ensuring alignment with program goals, delivery timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate intake improvements, workflow mapping, and process optimization to accelerate workspace provisioning.
• Oversee creation and delivery of pre-configured workspaces, ensuring they meet Definition of Done requirements including toolsets, personas, and access configurations.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to deliver automated data warehouse provisioning, linked services, mount points, and Databricks catalogs.
• Lead the "single front door" experience by organizing platform information, onboarding materials, and navigation paths for end users.
• Provide surge support by coordinating engineering teams when customers need rapid ingestion of additional data or increased provisioning capacity.
• Provide surge support to help customers complete the Security Impact Analysis (SIA) process, ensuring documentation, coordination, and review activities remain on track.
• Monitor progress of DevTest and Prod onboarding, ensuring users receive access within targeted timelines (1-2 days when applicable).
• Coordinate white-glove support, Databricks SME engagement, and handoffs to Summit Customer Enablement teams.
• Track and report on risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers that may impact provisioning or customer onboarding.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and process flows related to intake, provisioning, and surge workflows.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders on status, next steps, delivery timelines, and action items.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field. (or commensurate experience)
• 12+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• 2-5 years of experience working in a government environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-team workflows and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, data platforms, or enterprise modernization projects.
• Experience coordinating compliance- or security-related review cycles (e.g., Security Impact Analysis or similar).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to anticipate blockers in technical and operational workflows.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and facilitating structured intake or onboarding processes.
• Experience in leading teams using Agile Scrum and Kanban.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Automation, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and PowerApps
• Preferred Certs: PMP, PMP - ACP
• Familiarity with data platform components such as data lakes, Databricks, or cloud-based analytic environments.
• Experience in federal, healthcare, or highly regulated data environments.
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, ServiceNow, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of data ingestion workflows, data governance processes, or provisioning pipelines.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical enablement or white-glove onboarding services.

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust?

Posted Salary Range:

USD $145,000.00 – USD $165,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview:

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect:

Interview & Hiring Process:

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

During the Interview Process:

Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

Camera must be on

A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Hiring Process:

Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

Background check, to include:

Criminal history (past 7 years)

Verification of your highest level of education

Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks:

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are 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 status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range:

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.