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Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a Project Manager to provide project management leadership for Veteran Education Benefit Tools steady state and adaptive maintenance under the VRE PSES program. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).

Responsibilities

GovCIO is seeking a candidate for the position of Project Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs BAM Portfolio. The Project Manager will be a hands-on leader who will be responsible for day-to-day direct oversight of 1+ application sustainment/enhancement project(s).

• Responsible for the direct oversight of legacy system sustainment/enhancement/adaptive maintenance project, including the supervisory responsibilities for multiple lead roles.

• Responsible for leading the team in requirements gathering, enhancements, releases etc. and ensuring completion of contract deliverables.

• Ensure Agile/Scrum techniques are being utilized and the project is managed following an Agile Methodology.

• Responsible for proactive risk management and ensuring all risks are escalated to the appropriate persons.

• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, creating tactics to establish and maintain appropriate stakeholder engagement.

• Engage with the team to ensure they stay motivated, proactive, and focused.

• Ensure organized change management throughout the life of the project.

• Ensure all project needs are met and escalate blockers to program management.

• Participate in interviewing/hiring of replacement or new employees, where appropriate.

• Responsible for the career growth and performance evaluations of all direct reports

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience)

• Experience leading a team towards a common goal

• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to take a project from concept to completion

• Strong problem solving skills

• Competence in Microsoft Suite

• Strong verbal and written skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to step in, where needed

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with the VA

• Experience managing a Scrum/Agile team with experience using Jira

• Experience working with customer to establish requirements, PI Planning and seeing a project move through the software development lifecycle

• Experiencing overseeing multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously

• Experience supporting program goals

• Experience collaborating with other project/team leaders

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance

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?

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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2024-5127

Category Project/Program Management

Position Type Full-Time