Project Manager- IT Oversight

recruiting.paylocity.com - jobboard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid leave and federal holidays

401K with matching

Commuting stipend

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Chevo is hiring an experienced Project Manager - IT Oversight to join our expanding firm. The role offers significant client interaction as you learn the client’s business and become a trusted advisor.

You will provide PM, business management, process improvement, and BI support for IT projects, with a focus on ServiceNow. Ideal candidates will demonstrate versatility across PM, DoD, and Agile practices while aligning with the agency’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• Active PMP certification (or 10 years PM DoD experience).
• 5 years of DoD experience (at least 10 with no degree).
• 5 years DoD Software Development PM experience.
• 1–2 years demonstrated ServiceNow knowledge.
• 5 years demonstrated PM experience.
• 5 years developing PM docs (PM plan, WBS, risk plan, schedule).
• 5 years Agile experience with user stories, sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog management.

Responsibilities

• Lead program/project management support aligned to PMI, Agile, and DoD frameworks.
• Manage governance activities: scheduling, agenda/materials, facilitation, notes, publishing; coordinate with senior leaders.
• Develop and maintain PM artifacts (PM-Plan, WBS, risk plan, schedule, agendas, minutes).
• Provide mission-level analysis and deliver studies, scenarios, and reports.
• Support major DoD acquisition programs under DoD 5000/8000 series.
• Administer IPTs, working groups, and stakeholder forums.
• Drive business process improvement and BI/visualization for data-driven decisions.
• Prepare written and visual artifacts (policies, procedures, charts).
• Ensure compliance with government QA expectations.

Skills

PMP certification

Active Secret clearance

PM/DoD experience

ServiceNow

Agile frameworks

DoD documentation

multitask management

stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Description

Chevo is hiring an experienced Project Manager - IT Oversight, to join our expanding firm. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client’s business and becoming a trusted advisor. Ideal candidates will demonstrate versatility in understanding and performing work related to advance the agency’s mission by ensuring efficient operations with a focus on continuous improvement. The individual will provide Program/Project Management, Strategic Business Management, Business Process Analysis and Improvement, and Business Intelligence Analysis and Visualization support for IT projects and programs, with a focus on ServiceNow.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead program/project management support, aligned to PMI practices, Agile methods, and the DoD Acquisition Framework
• Manage governance activities: scheduling, agenda/materials, facilitation, note taking, editing, and publishing; coordinate with senior leaders
• Develop and maintain core PM artifacts (e.g., PM-Plan, WBS, risk plan, schedule, agendas, minutes) and oversee the triple constraints
• Provide mission-level analysis, translate stakeholder needs into actionable requirements, and deliver studies, scenarios, and reports
• Support major acquisition programs and operate in accordance with DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, and related 5000/8000 series issuances
• Administer and facilitate IPTs, working groups, and stakeholder forums throughout the lifecycle
• Drive business process analysis/improvement and business intelligence/visualization to support data-driven decisions
• Prepare professional written and visual artifacts (policies, procedures, how-to guides, charts/graphs)
• Ensure compliance with Government quality assurance expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Active Secret clearance or higher
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or 10 years of demonstrated program/project management, with verifiable experience)
• 5 years of DoD experience (at least 10 years of verifiable DoD experience without a bachelor’s degree)
• 5 years of DoD Software Development Project and Program Management specific experience
• Minimum 1-2 years demonstrated knowledge of utilizing ServiceNow
• 5 years demonstrated program and/or project management experience
• 5 years demonstrated knowledge developing Program/Project Management (PM) documentation (e.g., Project management plan, work breakdown structure, risk management plan, project schedule, meeting agendas, meeting minutes)
• 5 years demonstrated knowledge utilizing Agile Frameworks, including knowledge of key practices such as user-stories, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog management, prioritizing tasks, adapting to changing requirements and the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team
• Must be able to multitask by managing more than a single project at a time, overseeing the activities of project team members, while developing or reviewing project deliverables.

Desired Qualifications

• ServiceNow ecosystem experience with ESD modules (CSM, ITOM, ITBM, HRSD, WSD) and products (APM, FSM, SAM, SecOps for Devices, IRM/Integration Hub, App Engine)
• Deep working knowledge of DoD acquisition environments (e.g., BCAC, Software Acquisition Pathway, ACAT programs) and execution under the DoD 5000/8000 series
• Business process improvement using Six Sigma (DMAIC); development of processes, tools, templates, and metrics
• Data/BI and visualization skills to operationalize performance measures for leadership decision-making
• Experience leading IPTs/working groups in complex, multi-stakeholder DoD settings with strong executive-level communication and change-management acumen.

SALARY RANGE: $120K-160K (subject to change)

ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASED BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine’s 2023 and 2024 “Best Firms to Work For” list and is a 2023, 2024,2025, and 2026 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law