Head of Project Management (Remote)

Fully remote
Information Technology
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and successfully deliver technology projects across the organization. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with business and technical requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong project management, communication, and organizational skills, along with experience working with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and senior leadership. This is will be a fully remote position.
Lead IT projects from initiation, planning, and execution through implementation and project closeout
Define project scope, objectives, requirements, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements
Coordinate activities across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, application, database, and business teams
Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Facilitate project kickoff meetings, status meetings, technical discussions, and stakeholder reviews
Track project progress and proactively identify schedule, budget, resource, and technical risks
Maintain project risk, issue, action, and decision logs and ensure appropriate follow-up
Identify project dependencies and coordinate activities across internal teams and external vendors
Provide regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates
Escalate project risks, issues, and decisions requiring leadership attention
Ensure project documentation is complete, organized, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate testing, implementation, migration, cutover, and go-live activities (as needed).
Conduct project closeout activities, including lessons learned and confirmation that project objectives have been achieved
Support continuous improvement of IT project management processes, standards, templates, and governance
Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years of IT Project Management experience(or commensurate experience)

Lead IT projects from initiation, planning, and execution through implementation and project closeout
Define project scope, objectives, requirements, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements
Coordinate activities across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, application, database, and business teams
Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Facilitate project kickoff meetings, status meetings, technical discussions, and stakeholder reviews
Track project progress and proactively identify schedule, budget, resource, and technical risks
Maintain project risk, issue, action, and decision logs and ensure appropriate follow-up
Identify project dependencies and coordinate activities across internal teams and external vendors
Provide regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates
Escalate project risks, issues, and decisions requiring leadership attention
Ensure project documentation is complete, organized, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate testing, implementation, migration, cutover, and go-live activities (as needed)
Conduct project closeout activities, including lessons learned and confirmation that project objectives have been achieved
Support continuous improvement of IT project management processes, standards, templates, and governance
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.
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?
Interview & Hiring Process
Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
During the Hiring Process
Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
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)
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
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. 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.
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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