Sr. Project Manager (Remote)

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Project/Program Management

Overview
GovCIO is currently hiring for Sr. Project Manager to manage the integrated delivery across VA AI task orders. The role keeps portfolio roadmaps maintained, runs SAFe cadence across the AI teams, manages our platform partner relationship, and builds the evidence VA needs to make investment and scale decisions. This position is fully remote located within the United States.

Responsibilities
Creates integrated project plans for contract deliverables and new products in development projects. Manages a project team comprised of a multidisciplinary staff. Reviews, manages and controls status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with team members and line managers. Generally reports to a Program Manager.

Manages the direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.

Defines requirements and plans project lifecycle deployment.

Supervises professional and technical support personnel performing in their regular disciplines.

Schedules tasks and coordinates with various team members to accomplish the results.

Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.

Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.

Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking, analysis and reporting.

Own and manage the integrated roadmaps and schedules across all task orders in Jira Plans (Advanced Roadmaps), with cross-team dependencies visible

Maintain the milestone plan (governance ready, prototypes, validation, shadow mode, etc.) and the rolling deployment forecast

Serve as the day-to-day delivery lead with the VA and hold vendor partner work to the same sprint, quality and traceability standards

Act as scrum master, set Jira and confluence standards

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience), including 3+ years leading agile multi-team programs

Expert Jira (Plans/Advanced Roadmaps, epics and initiatives, JQL, dashboards) and Confluence space design

Experience delivering AI, data or digital modernization programs for a federal agency

Track record managing subcontractor or platform partner delivery

Clear, concise writing for executive audiences

Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust background investigation

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

Technical or product development background (software engineering, data science or product management)

Active Scrum certification (CSM, PSM or SAFe SSM)

SAFe SPC, RTE or POPM certification; PMP

Working knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, RAG and AI evaluation and model governance

VA or VHA experience; familiarity with VA OIT, VAMF and ATO processes

Posted Salary Range
USD $150,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /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.

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