Project Manager

Epsilon, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Project Manager to provide Agile leadership for federal IT projects. The role involves managing resources, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring project goals are met. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, Scrum certification, and extensive Agile experience. This position is fully remote, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) contribution

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Agile project management.
• Currently Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of assigned projects.
• Provide Agile project management for multiple projects.
• Communicate project timelines and risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile project management

Leadership

Jira/Confluence

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or Business Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Manager

Epsilon is now part of AMERICAN SYSTEMS. We are pleased to announce Epsilon, Inc. has joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Together, we’re combining our expertise and expanding our resources to enhance support for our customers and create new opportunities for our employees. Epsilon will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of AMERICAN SYSTEMS until December 31, 2025, transitioning fully to AMERICAN SYSTEMS on January 1, 2026. We’re committed to a smooth transition and look forward to what we’ll achieve together.

Read more here: AMERICAN SYSTEMS Acquires Epsilon, Inc.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits through a major national carrier, generous PTO, paid holidays, and immediate 401(k) contribution. Starting January 1, 2026, you’ll gain access to AMERICAN SYSTEMS\' benefits package and employee ownership program—details will be shared during your recruiter conversation.

Compensation: The wage range listed represents the potential compensation opportunities for this position. Starting salary will be thoughtfully determined by the hiring manager based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, education, relevant skills, and qualifications brought to the role. The initial offer could be any amount within the posted range, reflecting Epsilon\'s commitment to fair and competitive compensation.

Where you’ll work: This fully remote opportunity allows you the flexibility to work from home in support of Epsilon’s USDA DISC Customer.

Our Customer’s Mission: The USDA Digital Infrastructure Services Center (DISC) operates 24/7/365 to provide comprehensive on premises and cloud-based hosting services, including Disaster Recovery, security, and professional support services and operations to approximately 35 federal organizations. The USDA and other Federal partners depend upon DISC’s highly complex and interconnected technology infrastructure to conduct their operations. DISC is modernizing their technology by transitioning to a continuous integration, deployment, and code-based organization.

An average day: As Project Manager, you will provide Agile project management leadership for cross-functional teams spanning multiple business lines in support of a Federal Information Technology organization. This position will drive projects through completion, ensuring that the customer’s project goals are met while providing value to the customer through the use of automation and orchestration tools.

• Oversee daily management of assigned projects for the Federal Contract.
• Provide Agile project management for multiple projects that span across the organization through various business lines.
• Deliver OCM messaging via briefing senior leaders, customers, and users on project priorities, timelines, progress, risks, and resource availability and communicate changes in expectations.
• Serve as the point of contact for projects; communicate with senior leaders regarding project timeliness, priorities, risk and resource management; set expectations through the project.
• Manage assigned resources by tracking and holding team members (including vendors) accountable for services, performance, and deliverables, including capturing project labor hours, resource availability, and deconflicting minor interpersonal issues as they impact projects.
• Manage the scope of work encompassed by the task order(s) with regards to deliverables and other project milestones.
• Provide direction to the project team and review the quality of all work products.
• Responsible for staffing, project planning, project financials, and staff direction and oversight.
• Maintain and cultivate client relationships.
• Maintain personnel training and certification of workforce to ensure program success and compliance.
• Submit reports as required by each contracting authority.
• Travel to various sites as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), Epsilon will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
• Bachelor\'s Degree in an IT or Business Management or related field preferred.
• Currently Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in Agile project management.
• Proven experience developing and leading organizational change management (OCM) initiatives for large-scale and far-reaching changes within Fortune 100 size businesses.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values while providing guidance, direction, and tools to implement across multiple high-impact, critically sensitive platforms.
• Experience in leading project teams utilizing Jira/Confluence; Jira Version 8.20.13 and Confluence version 7.19.3 preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently with varying deadlines and levels of importance.
• Experience collaborating with Technology and Business Teams to deliver data and technology solutions that meet business objectives while promoting team unity and cohesiveness.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects effectively and efficiently with varying deadlines and levels of importance; ability to escalate problems appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead analysis and resolution of problems; convey complex issues with recommended actions to senior leaders and gain their support.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Jira/Confluence for IT project management.
• Strong team player; self-assured, confident, and goal oriented.
• Ability to solve problems and translate policies into daily operations.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of the organization\'s goals and objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex problems to any audience.
• Preferred Qualifications — Demonstrated experience in Datacenter Operations and/or Datacenter Migration.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust. This is a federal contract position and requires candidates to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance or Public Trust. Adjudication of the required Security Clearance or Public Trust is determined solely by the government. If the government determines that the candidate cannot obtain and/or maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance or Public Trust, Epsilon will be unable to place the candidate in this position.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of computer desk work.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other computer components.
• Speaking and hearing are sufficient to converse and understand conversations, both in-person, telephone, and virtual meetings.
• The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, and communicate with managers and co-workers.
• Mental aptitude to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations or deadline-driven environments.
• Maintain a professional emotional response when working with others.

Epsilon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. EEO/AA: Disabled/Vets. Please click here to review your rights under EEO policy. If you are an individual with a disability and need special assistance or reasonable accommodation in applying for employment with Epsilon, Inc., please contact our Recruiting department by phone [phone] or by email [e-mail]. We will be accepting applications through 10/30/2025.