Head of Project Management

Duties And Essential Responsibilities

Manage full project lifecycle to deliver quality software on time and within budget.

Lead cross-functional teams on enterprise‑scale initiatives or major workstreams of complex programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations while ensuring adherence to client expectations and federal regulations.

Identify and resolve complex project challenges related to scope, timeline, technology, risk, and budget through innovative planning and execution strategies.

Provide application systems analysis and long‑ and short‑range plans for application selection, development, maintenance, and production support.

Establish and maintain open lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders, delivering timely updates, escalating risks, and aligning expectations.

Drive project success using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods within governance frameworks.

Drive successful CPARS outcomes by delivering high‑performance results in cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Manage third‑party vendor relationships, ensuring timely and quality deliverables through tracking, coordination, and performance reviews.

Ensure compliance with organizational quality assurance standards and lead project audits, lessons learned sessions, and continuous improvement efforts.

Monitor project health through key performance indicators (KPIs) and proactively implement corrective actions when necessary.

Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, technical leads, and end users to ensure deliverables meet business needs and usability standards.

Technical Skills & Expertise

At least 5 years of project management experience, with 3+ years of experience in federal government contracting preferred.

Proficient in Agile (Scrum), and hybrid delivery models with hands‑on experience adapting approaches based on project needs.

Skilled in Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow for planning, tracking, and collaboration.

Experienced in managing multimillion‑dollar project budgets, cost forecasting, resource planning, and financial reporting.

Strong capability in risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation strategies to minimize project disruptions.

Adept at leading stakeholder communications, managing expectations, facilitating executive briefings, and aligning cross‑functional teams.

Capable of translating business needs into actionable requirements and supporting process reengineering efforts.

Experienced in overseeing third‑party vendors, defining SLAs, managing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with contract terms.

Knowledgeable in federal IT compliance standards, including Section 508, with experience in public sector project delivery.

Familiar with QA/testing lifecycle, test planning, and supporting UAT to ensure systems meet defined acceptance criteria.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in authoring project charters, status reports, dashboards, and technical documentation.

Skilled in managing scope change, conducting impact analyses, and aligning teams on updated objectives and deliverables.

Comfortable interfacing with technical teams (developers, architects, DBAs) to monitor progress and remove blockers.

Minimum Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent technical field.

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent preferred.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

The Company

Appteon is a results‑driven firm specializing in IT and digital transformation. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions, maintaining high‑quality project execution, and fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment.

The Perks

Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives.

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid Time Off.

Professional development opportunities, including certification reimbursement.

If you experience any difficulties submitting your resume, please send it directly to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

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