Project Manager

Client Solution Architects; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Solution Architects in Arlington, VA is seeking a Project Manager to lead IT program management and enterprise integration efforts onsite, applying PMI principles to manage schedule and cost.

The role requires coordinating across multiple stakeholders and contracts, maintaining integrated master schedules, governance, risk mitigation, and clear reporting to government and program leadership. Active PMI PMP or equivalent certification and a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 7+ years of IT program management or enterprise integration experience.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, contracts, or systems within a complex operational environment.
• PMI PMP certification or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, coordination, and execution of IT program management and enterprise integration efforts using PMI principles.
• Coordinate activities across stakeholders, contracts, and systems to align with contract requirements and mission objectives.
• Support governance forums, working groups, and integrated program reviews with necessary materials for informed decisions.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) with milestone tracking and dependencies.
• Establish task-tracking protocols (POA&Ms) to monitor progress and report status to leadership.
• Facilitate communication among technical teams, government representatives, and partners for transparency.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/DON policies and reporting throughout the program life cycle.
• Prepare and deliver reports and briefings on status, performance metrics, and resource use.
• Support continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency, integration, and mission effectiveness.

Skills

PMI principles

Stakeholder coordination

IMS scheduling

Risk management

Communications skills

Job description

Job Description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Project Manager to support onsite in the Arlington, VA area.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Onsite/Hybrid/Remote work schedules subject to change based on contract requirements.

Job Type

Full-time

How Role Will Make An Impact

• Direct the planning, coordination, and execution of IT program management and enterprise integration efforts supporting the contract, applying Project Management Institute (PMI) principles to schedule and cost management.
• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, contracts, and systems to ensure consistent alignment with contract requirements and mission objectives.
• Support governance forums, working groups, and integrated program reviews, preparing materials and documentation necessary for informed decision‑making.
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), ensuring accurate tracking of milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Establish and administer task‑tracking protocols, including CIO office Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), to monitor progress, identify risks, and report status to government and program leadership.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among technical teams, government representatives, and external partners to promote transparency and shared accountability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, escalating issues to appropriate authorities in a timely and structured manner.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and DON policies, procedures, and reporting requirements throughout the program life cycle.
• Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and documentation that convey program status, performance metrics, and resource utilization to stakeholders at all levels.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency, integration, and overall mission effectiveness.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of seven years of experience supporting IT program management or enterprise integration efforts.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, contracts, or systems within a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting governance forums, task tracking, or integrated scheduling.
• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent recognized credential.

What Sets You Apart

• Familiarity with DoD and DON enterprise IT environments, including associated governance structures and reporting hierarchies.
• Proficiency in developing and managing integrated master schedules and task‑tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timelines and performance standards.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation.
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must meet vision abilities required, which may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust.
• Must stand, walk, bend, or reach; access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks.
• Must lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).