Project Manager -Technical Workstreams

UNAVAILABLE; McLean (VA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Steampunk seeks a Project Manager to manage delivery execution for data, AI governance, and security/identity workstreams within a large federal advisory program. You will serve as a client liaison, coach, and delivery lead across an engineering-focused environment.

The role requires 5+ years of Agile project management, PMP or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Local to the DC Metro Area, with strong stakeholder influence and reporting skills.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of project management experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Strong scheduling, performance measurement, and executive reporting skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus.

Aufgaben

• Track deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and risks against SLA standards.
• Apply financial management and performance measurement within the workstreams.
• Partner with technical SMEs and architecture leadership to keep delivery on track.
• Report workstream status into the integrated schedule and leadership reviews.
• Maintain relationships with client stakeholders on the workstreams.
• Lead workstream team members and facilitate delivery discussions.
• Assess delivery environment and tailor Agile practices for the workstream.
• Support Agile ceremonies and remove blockers to delivery.

Kenntnisse

Agile project management

PMP or equivalent

Security clearance

Scheduling & reporting

Client influence

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Are you a leader? Energetic? Ever worked as part of a program that's Agile? Are you interested in being an agent of change on a team committed to client-focused, mission-driven excellence?

Steampunk is seeking a Project Manager to manage delivery execution for data, AI governance, and security/identity-focused workstreams within a large federal advisory program, applying the program/project manager competency standard to an assigned subset of the work. You'll be a client liaison, team coach, and mentor — leading day-to-day project tasking and delivery in a government consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Track deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and risks for assigned technical workstreams against program-wide SLA standards
• Apply financial management, acquisition support, and performance measurement practices within the assigned workstreams
• Partner with technical subject matter experts and architecture leadership to keep delivery on track
• Report workstream status into the integrated schedule and leadership reviews
• Maintain results-oriented working relationships with client stakeholders on the assigned workstreams
• Manage assigned workstream team members, facilitate technical discussions to troubleshoot delivery issues, and monitor team performance
• Assess the current delivery environment and recommend Agile practices tailored to the workstream
• Participate in and support Agile ceremonies for the assigned workstream, removing blockers to keep delivery on track
• Evaluate workstream feasibility, eliminate non-productive tasking, and find ways to accelerate delivery where possible
• Offer guidance and recommendations to client stakeholders in challenging situations
• Support staff training and development needs to build skills and career growth within the assigned team

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Working proficiency in scheduling, performance measurement, and executive reporting
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Demonstrated interpersonal skill coordinating across technical, mission, and stakeholder groups, with flexibility to work across teams, individuals, and executives
• Experience working in a complex technical/engineering delivery environment
• Local to the DC Metro Area

Preferred:

• Experience supporting data, AI governance, or cybersecurity/identity-related delivery
• Prior federal contract experience
• Certified Scrum Master