Project Manager (Remote)

United States Suitability/Public Trust Fully remote Project/Program Management GovCIO is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical initiatives, combining technical expertise with strong project management skills to ensure successful delivery within scope and on schedule. schedule. This is a full-time, fully remote position open to candidates located within the Continental United States (CONUS). Responsibilities Project Manager will be a hands-on leader who will be responsible for day-to-day direct oversight of 3+ application sustainment/enhancement project(s). + Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders, facilitating communication across internal teams and external partners + Oversee all phases of project execution, including planning, requirements definition, development, release management, monitoring, and reporting + Ensure delivery of project objectives in accordance with contract requirements and organizational standards + Manage schedule, risk, and performance metrics; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies with appropriate escalation + Lead cross-functional teams, including technical SMEs, supporting legacy mainframe platforms and migration to open systems + Oversee sustainment activities including software enhancements, configuration management, and adaptive maintenance + Drive improvements such as consolidation and enhancement of reporting tools + Lead requirements development and translation (Epics u2192 Features u2192 User Stories) and manage dependencies and sequencing + Ensure Agile/Scrum methodologies are applied effectively throughout the project lifecycle + Deliver regular reporting, including weekly status reports, PMRs, scorecards, and OMR inputs + Provide direct oversight of team leads and staff; support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations + Foster a motivated, proactive, and high-performing team environment focused on delivery and continuous improvement + Ensure project needs are met and escalate blockers to program leadership as needed Qualifications Required Skills and Experience + Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience) + Experience leading a team in an IT system environment + 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 + 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 + Experiencing overseeing multiple projects simultaneously + Experience supporting program goals + Experience collaborating with other project leaders Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. #CCSS Posted Salary Range USD $100,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

Created: 2026-04-17