Project Manager

Unison; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison seeks a Project Manager to support the implementation, delivery, and ongoing operations of federal acquisition and contract lifecycle solutions for civilian, defense, and intelligence customers.

You will work within the PMO and Delivery Services, coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain schedule, scope, and budget while sustaining strong client relationships. On-site and travel as needed, with a focus on compliance and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• PMP, Agile or similar certification a plus.
• Experience delivering enterprise software, ERP, COTS, or large-scale system implementations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate delivery across functional, technical, testing, training, and O&M teams.
• Track scope, risks, issues, decisions, and actions; drive closure.
• Lead client-facing activities and executive reporting.
• Monitor financials, burn rate, LOE, invoicing inputs, and period of performance tracking.
• Collaborate with PMO and delivery leadership on staffing and risk mitigation.
• Apply PMO standards and best practices across projects.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for improved delivery.

Skills

PMO

Agile methods

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

PMP or Agile certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Unison

Unison’s products power the business of government to work smoother and smarter, making critical federal processes and acquisitions simpler and more effective. Trusted by over 200,000 federal employees and government contractors, our AI-infused software and deep domain expertise help contract shops, cost engineers, 1102s, program managers, and budgeting professionals cut through friction, keep compliance airtight, and sharpen decisions. Our federal focus brings efficiency, transparency, and clarity to complex data, regulations, and workflows, empowering agencies and executives to spend more minutes on mission and achieve strategic objectives. Unison is how federal business gets done.

Unison is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Quantum Certified Workplace™ in Washington D.C., reflecting our continued focus on building a workplace where people feel supported and teams thrive.

Position Summary

Unison Software is seeking a Project Manager to support the implementation, delivery, and ongoing operations of Unison's federal acquisition and contract lifecycle solutions for civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers.

Project Managers at Unison sit within our Program Management Office (PMO) and Delivery Services organization and work directly with federal clients and cross-functional teams spanning functional consulting, technical development, testing, training, and operations and maintenance (O&M). The role is accountable for keeping delivery on schedule, on scope, and on budget while maintaining a trusted client relationship throughout the engagement.

Scope of responsibility, span of control, and program complexity scale with experience level and are defined in the specific job posting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules, including dependencies, milestones, deliverable dates, and critical path analysis


• Coordinate delivery activities and deliverables across functional, technical, testing, training, and operations teams


• Track and manage project scope, tasks, risks, issues, decisions, and action items; elevate appropriately and drive items to closure


• Lead or support client-facing activities, including recurring status meetings, working sessions, deliverable reviews, and executive reporting


• Monitor project financials and support contract administration, including burn rate, level of effort, deliverable acceptance, invoicing inputs, modifications, and period of performance tracking


• Partner with Program Managers, Delivery Services leadership, and product teams on staffing plans, resource forecasts, and delivery risk mitigation


• Apply and reinforce PMO standards, tools, templates, and best practices across assigned projects


• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for improved delivery efficiency, expanded client adoption, and organic growth

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Professional project management experience, with depth of experience commensurate with the level of the position


• Experience delivering enterprise software, ERP, COTS, or large-scale system implementations


• Experience working in structured delivery environments (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)


• Experience supporting federal government clients or federal contracts

Federal Acquisition Domain Knowledge

Familiarity with one or more of the following is required or strongly preferred, depending on level:

• Federal acquisition and procurement lifecycle, from requirements and market research through award, administration, and closeout


• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements, and related acquisition policy


• Federal contract writing, contract lifecycle management, grants management, or acquisition planning systems


• Working with contracting offices, 1102 contract specialists, program offices, and financial management organizations


• Federal financial systems, funding structures, and appropriations concepts


• Federal security, compliance, and authority to operate (ATO) processes as they affect delivery timelines

Functional and Technical Exposure

• Business process analysis, reengineering, and to-be process design


• Requirements definition, documentation, and traceability


• System configuration and configuration management


• Software development lifecycle (SDLC), system integration, and data migration


• Test coordination across system, integration, and user acceptance testing


• User deployment, organizational change management, and training


• Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, and collaboration or ticketing tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow

Core Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities


• Clear, concise written and verbal communication, including with senior client stakeholders


• Sound judgment in surfacing risk early and proposing practical solutions


• Client-focused, detail-oriented, and effective working independently across functional and technical teams

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a related field


• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, or other project management certification is a plus

Remote Work

On-site working requirements vary.

In-Person Interview:

Our hiring process requires an in-person meeting, typically the final interview. Travel and accommodations will be provided.

Clearance:

Applicants may need to be the subject of a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, to include U.S. Citizenship.

Why Join Unison:

Unison has pioneered the creation of innovative software for federal agencies, program offices, and government contractors worldwide. We believe that there is power in moving in unison. Our culture and values reflect this belief and are central to achieving our mission of powering the business of government. Rather than chasing short-lived tech trends, Unison delivers proven software that simplifies the complexities of federal business. Our technology combines innovative thinking with precise federal know-how, addressing critical details others overlook. Designed with purpose and engineered to endure, our software provides consistent performance, allowing federal agencies and contractors to stay focused on their missions.

Unison provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, age, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request.