Government Sector Project Manager

PowerToFly; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice seeks a Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation to guide clients through complex programs from planning to execution. You will oversee contract operations, coordinate internal and subcontractor teams, and serve as the primary client contact for priorities, status, and deliverables.

In this role you will scope task orders, define delivery approaches, manage staffing, and drive multi-workstream delivery, ensuring on-time results aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, contract management, project delivery, or business transformation.
• 5+ years as primary client contact managing client-facing delivery.
• 3+ years overseeing subcontractors, vendors, or cross-functional delivery teams.
• Experience scoping task orders, statements of work, project plans, or comparable delivery artifacts.
• Ability to travel 0-25% on average based on client work and industries served.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract operations and oversee two subcontractor teams.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact for priorities, tasking, status, risks, and deliverables.
• Scope task orders based on client requests, define delivery approach, identify staffing needs, and align the delivery team.
• Oversee execution of task orders from kickoff through closeout, including timelines and quality of work.
• Monitor contract performance across multiple workstreams and coordinate among client stakeholders, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Lead intake, scoping, staffing, and execution of task orders in response to client requests and manage delivery from initiation through completion.
• Ensure work is delivered on time, aligned to client expectations, with effective coordination across internal and subcontractor teams.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Timely delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey-before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation on the Strategy, Growth and Transformation team, you will be responsible for:

• Managing day-to-day contract operations, including coordination of internal resources and oversight of two subcontractor teams
• Serving as the primary client point of contact and managing communication on priorities, tasking, status, risks, and deliverables
• Scoping task orders based on client requests, defining delivery approach, identifying staffing needs, and aligning the appropriate delivery team
• Overseeing execution of task orders from kickoff through closeout, including timelines, deliverables, issue resolution, and quality of work product
• Monitoring contract performance across multiple workstreams and driving coordination among client stakeholders, subcontractors, and project leadership
• Manage day-to-day contract operations, including oversight of two subcontractor teams, while serving as the primary point of contact for the client.
• Lead the intake, scoping, staffing, and execution of task orders in response to client requests, and manage delivery from initiation through completion.
• This role requires strong contract management, client relationship management, and delivery oversight across multiple workstreams.
• This individual will help ensure work is delivered on time, aligned to client expectations, and supported by effective coordination across internal and subcontractor teams.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Operations Transformation offering provides NextGen core operational solutions and operating models, business-led technology support, and process optimization services, maximizing value to our government clients' missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in program management, contract management, project delivery, or business transformation
• 5+ years of experience serving as a primary point of contact for clients and managing client-facing delivery
• 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, vendors, or cross-functional delivery teams
• Experience scoping task orders, statements of work, project plans, or comparable delivery artifacts
• Ability to travel 0-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience supporting government or public sector contracts
• Experience managing multiple concurrent task orders, projects, or workstreams
• Experience with contract performance tracking, risk logs, and status reporting
• Experience presenting delivery updates, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at [e-mail] .