Remote AI Program Manager — SAFe Expert

GovCIO; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Learning & Development platform

Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to oversee the integrated delivery across VA AI task orders, maintaining portfolio roadmaps and SAFe cadence. The role manages platform partner relationships and builds evidence for VA investment and scale decisions. The position is fully remote within the United States.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, drive multi‑team agile programs, and coordinate Jira/Confluence standards while ensuring quality and on‑time delivery across all active tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 8+ years, including 3+ years leading agile multi-team programs.
• Expert Jira (Plans/Advanced Roadmaps, epics and initiatives, JQL, dashboards) and Confluence space design.
• Experience delivering AI, data or digital modernization programs for a federal agency.
• Track record managing subcontractor or platform partner delivery.
• Clear, concise writing for executive audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Create integrated project plans for contract deliverables and new products.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team and manage schedules and budgets.
• Provide status reports and resolve issues to meet productivity and quality goals.
• Monitor progress, intervene when needed, and coordinate with line managers.
• Own and manage roadmaps and schedules across all task orders in Jira Plans.
• Maintain the milestone plan and rolling deployment forecast.
• Act as delivery lead with VA and enforce sprint, quality, and traceability standards.
• Serve as Scrum Master, setting Jira and Confluence standards.

Skills

Jira Plans/Advanced Roadmaps

Confluence space design

Agile program management

Executive communication

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to oversee the integrated delivery across VA AI task orders, maintaining portfolio roadmaps and SAFe cadence. The role manages platform partner relationships and builds evidence for VA investment and scale decisions. The position is fully remote within the United States.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, drive multi‑team agile programs, and coordinate Jira/Confluence standards while ensuring quality and on‑time delivery across all active tasks.