Digital Project Manager

ICF Next; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead federal digital development efforts from a client-facing, delivery perspective. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage roadmaps, priorities, and releases, and ensure projects stay on timeline and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years of federal project management, ability to obtain Public Trust clearance, and a strong background in Agile delivery with experience in JIRA and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading federal digital development.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-disciplinary teams and coordinate with clients to define priorities and roadmaps.
• Establish schedules, roadmaps, and release plans aligned with customer needs.
• Manage budgets and resources, and identify and mitigate risks throughout delivery.
• Guide Agile ceremonies and improve ways of working to ensure quality and timeliness.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

@ ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.

Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

The Team

You’ll work as the primary point of delivery alongside a cross-functional team of engineers, UX designers and researchers, business analysts, product managers, analytics specialists, content strategists, communications specialists, social media specialists, writers, accessibility experts, and security specialists. We partner closely with state and federal stakeholders to deliver, enhance, and continuously improve public-facing websites and digital services. Working collaboratively, we bring together strategy, design, and delivery to create holistic, user-centered solutions that meet mission needs, comply with accessibility standards, and drive measurable outcomes.

The Work

In this individual contributor role, you will support the planning and execution of work for cross-functional delivery teams focused on modernizing existing state and federal digital services and websites that support high-impact public programs. You’ll work closely with team members and clients to help prioritize deliverables based on agreed-upon roadmaps, coordinate releases, track dependencies, and ensure work stays aligned to timelines and desired outcomes. You’ll partner with a diverse set of stakeholders and decision makers to maintain clarity, momentum, and transparency throughout delivery.

A key part of the work is strengthening how teams operate: refining intake and prioritization, improving Agile ceremonies and ways of working, clarifying roles and decision paths, and establishing repeatable processes for quality, accessibility, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy complex, mission-driven work where thoughtful collaboration and steady delivery discipline make a visible difference, this is a great opportunity to grow and lead.

This role will be on a client site (Rockville, MD) up to 2 days a week

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a matrixed mode and lead cross disciplinary teams.
• Actively communicate with clients to understand and define current needs and priorities.
• Establish and maintain schedules, product roadmaps, and release plans in accordance with customer and stakeholder needs.
• Manage budgets, prepare cost estimates, and track resources using financial management tools
• Perform continuous risk assessment and mitigation; work with management to identify and remove resource, feasibility, and technical barriers that can impede development
• Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment by building partnerships with internal and external partners
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence in the work environment and continuously elevate the quality and caliber of the organization.
• Manage projects independently, be self-motivated to identify and manage risks, and committed to achieving project goals and milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5+ years project management experience leading digital development efforts for Federal clients
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Experience with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
• Understanding of human-centered design principles and integrating design
• Demonstrated experience with the software development cycle including working with cross disciplinary teams, including UX and engineering
• Ability to provide technical strategic guidance to the customer and project team.
• Experience launching digital solutions, including ongoing analysis and continuous product improvements.
• Experience managing budgets and resource allocation.
• Working knowledge of the technical software development process, Agile delivery methods including Agile Scrum and/or Kanban
• Proficiency working with JIRA and Confluence.
• Team player with excellent problem-solving and consensus-building skills.
• Experience working with state and Federal government
• Experience supporting business development with capture, solutioning, writing sections in the technical approach or pricing
• Experience working with Drupal or other open source applications

Please note: this role is contingent.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$89,649.00 - $152,404.00

Maryland Remote Office (MD99)