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Project Manager
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About this role
Role overview
This position leads delivery on a federal government IT support contract, coordinating application maintenance and enhancement activities across mission-critical systems. The Project Manager acts as the primary liaison between the contractor team and government stakeholders, driving structured governance, communication, and reporting in a high-visibility environment. The role is fully remote.
Responsibilities
- Direct overall contract performance, including delivery schedules, resource coordination, and timely completion of operational and enhancement work - Serve as the main point of contact for contracting officer representatives and other government stakeholders - Manage day-to-day operations across application support, maintenance, and improvement streams - Lead recurring status meetings and produce weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports and meeting minutes - Track and prioritize work using Jira or comparable ticketing systems, coordinating with technical teams on operational and security-related tickets - Identify risks, manage escalations, and support transition planning, onboarding, and knowledge transfer activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience - At least 7 years of experience managing IT projects, programs, or application support environments - 3+ years in a Project Manager or lead delivery role with responsibility for timelines, reporting, and stakeholder management - Background managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a structured delivery setting - Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies and tracking tools such as Jira - Willingness to undergo a government-issued background investigation
Nice to have
- Prior experience supporting federal contracts or other public sector clients - Exposure to application maintenance and operational support environments - Familiarity with AWS-based systems and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) - Experience leading teams that handle high-volume ticket queues
Benefits and work setup
- Fully remote work arrangement - Equal opportunity employer; veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply