IT Project Manager

careers-dminc; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

DMI is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the Federal Program and coordinate cross-functional technology initiatives with Government stakeholders and external partners.

The role focuses on delivering program objectives on schedule and within scope, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with contractual and Federal governance requirements in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years of federal IT program management experience; 3+ years leading multi-vendor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and delivery to achieve program objectives.
• Serve as primary contact for Government stakeholders, vendors, and partners, enabling collaboration and executive-facing engagement.
• Coordinate planning, execution, governance activities, schedules, milestones, risk management, and status reporting across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor vendor performance, including SLAs, deliverables, scorecards, and contract coordination.
• Facilitate governance meetings, reviews, and steering sessions; document decisions and follow-ups.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies; maintain risk registers and escalate when needed.
• Ensure compliance with Federal governance, security policies, and contract requirements; drive process improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Multi-vendor mgmt

Federal program mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

About DMI

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com

About the Opportunity

DMI is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support the Federal Program. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional technology initiatives, coordinate project planning and execution, manage vendor and partner relationships, and ensure successful delivery of program objectives. This role serves as the primary interface between Government stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with contractual, operational, and Federal governance requirements.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects by overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, resource planning, and overall delivery to achieve program objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Government stakeholders, vendors, and external partners, facilitating collaboration, communication, and executive-level stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project planning, execution, and governance activities, including project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risk management, and status reporting across cross-functional teams.
• Manage vendor and partner performance, including SLA compliance, deliverable tracking, performance scorecards, contract coordination, procurement support, and onboarding/offboarding activities.
• Facilitate project governance meetings, executive reviews, vendor synchronization meetings, and steering committee sessions while documenting decisions, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, maintaining the project risk register and escalating critical issues to Government leadership and Program Management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including business, infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, QA, DevSecOps, and external vendors, to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Monitor project performance using key metrics and dashboards, providing regular reports on schedule, budget, resource utilization, vendor performance, project health, and customer satisfaction.
• Support release planning, organizational change management, and operational readiness activities, ensuring successful implementation of new capabilities with minimal business disruption.
• Ensure compliance with Federal project management standards, contract requirements, security policies, and organizational governance processes, while driving continuous process improvements and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field required
• Minimum 8 years of federal IT program management experience, with at least 3 years managing multi-vendor environments

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Experience managing complex, multi-vendor federal IT contracts in a health IT or grants management environment
• Strong stakeholder communication skills; ability to facilitate executive-level Government meetings and produce formal documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, and standard federal reporting formats

Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Location: Rockville, MD

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – must work onsite at McLean, VA (1 day remote)

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Minimum Salary Rate

$123,779

Median Salary Rate

$154,724

Working at DMI

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:

• Do What’s Right– We lead with honesty and integrity.
• Own the Outcome– We take responsibility and deliver.
• Deliver for Our Customers– We are relentless about delivering value.
• Think Bold, Act Smart– We innovate with purpose.
• Win Together – We collaborate and celebrate our success.

These values aren’t just ideals—they show up in how we support every part of your well-being:

• Convenience/Concierge– Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier.
• Development– Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive.
• Financial– Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future.
• Recognition– Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements.
• Wellness – Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health.

DMIvalues employeesfor their talents and contributions, and we take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals. Because when we live our values, we all win together.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.