Project Manager

Job Description

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients success.

We are seeking one Project Manager for a full-time contract opportunity with FM Talent Source for one of our valued clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support as a direct report to the PMO Director.
• Manage a major program product by reviewing and approving cost estimates and proposals, maintaining end-to-end financial tracking, and ensuring partner services are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned to program objectives.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (e.g., proposals, cost estimates, funding agreements) and ensure approval workflows are followed.
• Partner with internal and external teams (e.g., Federal team, Development, Operations, Partner Services, Strategy, Contracts) to drive execution.
• Uphold and continuously improve project management practices, standards, and processes.
• Provide clear, timely program status reporting to executive leadership, Federal clients, and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, leading proactive mitigation and escalation as needed.
• Support revenue tracking, reporting, and forecasting to maximize program performance.
• Support other PMO-related activities as assigned by the PMO Director.
• Champion a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive PMO team culture.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline, or Additional FOUR(4) years experience in Lieu of Degree.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
• Minimum of THREE (3) years of project management experience, including 2 years managing projects or product lines in an IT environment (Federal Government sector preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint required; advanced Excel strongly preferred).
• Experience with project tools such as Jira, Salesforce, and SharePoint.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to document and improve processes (e.g., SOPs, playbooks, templates).
• Experience with financial and vendor management, including budget oversight, burn-rate tracking, invoice review, and managing subcontractor performance.
• Experience with federal grants or acquisitions management.

Compensation Range: The salary range provided is determined by market value, internal equity, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. Offers will be extended within this range, though not all candidates will receive an offer at the upper limit.

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