Project Manager

RiseMe; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the coordination, performance, and completion of projects for government clients. This role is remote, with preference for in-person meetings at the Silver Spring, MD office when possible.

You will lead governance, budgeting, staffing, reporting, and risk management, develop dashboards and schedules, and ensure compliance with contracts and laws while communicating status to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7 years of applicable experience is required.
• Masters Degree is required; PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of projects from initiation to closure.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress.
• Prepare reports for upper management on project status.
• Lead budgeting, staffing performance, and staffing decisions.
• Formulate, communicate, and enforce quality work standards.
• Coordinate meetings, stakeholder engagements, and documentation.

Education

Masters Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

Job description

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to assume overall responsibly for the coordination, performance, and completion of projects. You will perform independent business, governance, engagement, reporting, and project support activities.

This role will be remote but will ideally be able to attend in-person meetings at the client office in Silver Spring, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of projects.


• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project.


• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.


• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, staffing performance, and staffing selection efforts in response to task requirements.


• Formulate, communicate, and enforce quality work standards.


• Monitor progress and resolve any identified issues affecting successful product/service delivery.


• Ensure compliance with all administrative, personnel laws, labor laws and contractual requirements.


• Serve as primary point -of-contact with government contract and program management staff for reporting project status.


• Assign schedules, review work discrepancies, supervise personnel, and communicate policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.


• Maintain governance documentation, action logs, rosters, and participation records.


• Coordinate meetings, stakeholder engagements, and follow-up activities.


• Conduct research and analysis supporting policy and engagement objectives.


• Develop reports, dashboards, schedules, and process documentation.


• Track actions, risks, milestones, and project deliverables.


• Support data collection and performance measurement activities.


• Demonstrate excellent people skills and communication skills (verbal, presentation, and written).

• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years of applicable experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Masters Degree


• PMP Certification

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience drafting white papers, strategic planning documents, guidance documents, or other project documentation


• Leverage AI and review its output for accuracy and applicability


• Ability to easily communicate with senior government clients, lead discussions, and confidently discuss project status and propose solutions


• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with clients to develop clear expectations, roles, and requirements for short and long-term projects


• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate on a team in a dynamic environment, absorb and apply mission knowledge, and have a mindset of learning and continuous improvement.


• Experience serving Federal clients, particularly FDA

• Experience working in consulting firm environments

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 our EEO policy.

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

Read more about placediscriminationrights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

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 at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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

$89,649.00 - $152,404.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)