Project Manager

M2 Strategy; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical insurance

Voluntary dental insurance

Voluntary vision insurance

Voluntary short-term and long-term-dis

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Paid Time Off

Professional Certification ReimbursE

Company AI Training

Employee Recognition for Achievements

Team and Corporate Events

Job summary

M2 Strategy is seeking a highly motivated Mid-level IT Project Manager to join our firm and support our federal government and commercial clients. Our projects are high-profile, fast-paced, and complex, offering opportunities to lead critical initiatives.

This full-time role offers a hybrid work model, with possibility for remote work within the DC Metro area. A BA/BS with 6+ years of PM experience and PMP are preferred; experience with Google Workspace and Jira is valued.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree with a minimum of 6 years of PM or consulting experience.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Experience with Google Workspace and Jira for project management and reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and initiatives supporting federal programs and align with organizational priorities.
• Develop and maintain project charters, IMS, schedules, milestones, and risk registers.
• Coordinate with senior federal officials, scientific leadership, and program stakeholders to communicate status.
• Facilitate collaboration among federal stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, executive briefings, and decision-support materials.
• Track deliverables and monitor progress across multiple initiatives.
• Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and resource constraints with corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

PMP certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Jira

Job description

The Firm is a technology and strategy consulting firm whose motto, Think Differently, is integrated within all components of our solutions and operations. We integrate artificial intelligence into our consulting practice to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable results for our clients. Our teams work side by side with AI tools every day to design smarter solutions and uncover efficiencies that traditional methods often miss. As a Platinum Partner with Smartsheet, we help our clients transform, modernize, and digitize their operations while positioning their workforces for the future. We live our four core values: Be Kind, Be the Best You, Bring the WOW factor, and Pay It Forward, which has provided success for our employees and our clients. We don't settle for ordinary; we live, design, and implement the exceptional. We develop leaders at all levels and offer advancement opportunities for individuals looking to develop a long-lasting career with our Firm.

A Day in the Life at M2

M2 Strategy is seeking a highly motivated Mid-level IT Project Manager to join our firm and support our government clients, commercial clients, and leadership. Our projects are high-profile, fast-paced, and complex and provide a great opportunity to work on challenging engagements. Please see the responsibilities section below for additional details.

What's Important to Us

As well as a highly competitive salary, M2 Strategy offers an extraordinary benefits package including:

• 100% company-paid individual medical health insurance
• Voluntary dental insurance
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan that is 100% vested immediately
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Company Artificial Intelligence Training
• Employee Recognition for Achievements and Milestone Anniversaries
• Team and Corporate Events

Note: This is a full-time salaried position. Resumes from independent consultants or contractors will not be considered. The role supports Federal Government clients, so U.S. Citizenship is required. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual email or phone inquiries about application status. Candidates selected for next steps will be contacted directly.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Manage multiple projects and initiatives supporting federal scientific programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and established project goals.
• Support project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting across scientific and technology-related initiatives.
• Evaluate project requirements, resource availability, dependencies, and readiness for execution, identifying potential gaps and recommending solutions.
• Develop and maintain project charters, integrated master schedules (IMS), project plans, milestones, risk registers, and other essential project management documentation.
• Coordinate with senior federal officials, scientific leadership, and program stakeholders to communicate project status, address challenges, and support informed decision‑making.
• Facilitate collaboration among federal stakeholders, scientific subject matter experts, technical teams, and external vendors to support project execution and successful delivery.
• Identify and track project risks, competing priorities, resource constraints, and dependencies, proactively escalating concerns and recommending corrective actions.
• Support leadership in evaluating project priorities, resolving operational challenges, and identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Navigate complex stakeholder relationships and organizational dynamics while facilitating communication, resolving issues, and maintaining project momentum.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, executive briefings, presentations, and decision‑support materials that communicate progress, risks, and recommended actions.
• Support the implementation and improvement of project management processes, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms to enhance efficiency, accountability, and project visibility.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track deliverables, manage schedules, monitor progress, and coordinate activities across multiple initiatives.
• Analyze project performance data, operational metrics, and emerging requirements to identify trends, support planning, and recommend process improvements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, scientific leadership, contractors, and cross‑functional teams to support successful project delivery.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements:

• BA or BS degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant project management or consulting experience.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects, including developing project schedules, tracking milestones, managing risks, and coordinating deliverables.
• Experience with Google Workspace for project management, collaboration, documentation, and reporting.
• Experience with Jira or comparable project management and tracking tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience preparing and delivering project status reports, briefings, and presentations to senior‑level stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, executive management, clients, peers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, identify potential challenges, and recommend solutions with limited supervision while maintaining appropriate communication with leadership.

Operating Status:

Most M2 positions are hybrid roles, which will require working both at clients' work locations and teleworking. This specific role has the opportunity to be fully remote but physically in the DC Metro area.

Physical Qualification(s) Required:

• Work is performed in an office and telework environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Responsible for adhering to all established safety standards

M2 Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access M2 Strategy’s career website as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting M2 Strategy Talent Acquisition Team, [e-mail], 703-822-5600.

Note: We may use technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support the review of applications; all employment decisions are made by qualified human professionals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.