Project Manager, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of advanced digital solutions for national security. You will guide an Agile team, define the project roadmap, establish milestones, and implement metrics to measure progress while coordinating with clients to drive mission impact.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, stakeholder communication, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading software development or product teams.
• Knowledge of agile development and project management principles.
• Ability to map technical requirements to business needs and translate into agile sprints; communicate across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the most advanced digital solutions.
• Lead an agile software development team and guide the project roadmap.
• Establish project milestones and implement metrics to track progress.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Position requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph (as stated).

Skills

Lead software development teams

Agile development principles

Translate requirements into sprints

Stakeholder communication (tactical &

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PMP Certification

Job description

Project Manager, Senior

You know that project managers touch every single part of a business and wear multiple hats: from caring for the client and their meaningful project goals to participating in business development and being a key contributor to their employees’ growth. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission by supporting national security.

In this role, you’ll manage the delivery of the most advanced digital solutions. You’ll work closely with clients to lead an agile software development team. You’ll move quickly in an exciting and fluid environment to guide the Agile development of a project roadmap, establish project milestones, and implement metrics to track progress, while bringing people together to make a tangible difference.

Work with us to transform the future of digital platforms.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience leading software development or product teams
• Knowledge of agile development and project management principles
• Ability to map technical requirements to business needs, integrate requirements into agile sprints, and communicate across stakeholders
• Ability to brief stakeholders both at tactical and strategic levels
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience leading technical projects and programs, including staffing and resource alignment
• Knowledge of industry best practices regarding software development and product deployment cycles
• Ability to engage and communicate with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic directives
• Master's degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.