Remote Senior IT Project Manager — Federal Programs

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

High-priority federal projects

Mentorship for juniors

Collaborative environment

Federal contracting insight

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of complex IT initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with federal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to keep workstreams aligned, remove blockers, and maintain momentum on high-priority projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project governance, scheduling discipline, and the ability to clearly communicate progress, risks, and deliverables in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience managing IT and technology projects.
• Experience working with data science and analytics teams.
• Familiarity with PM methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IT project lifecycle from planning through implementation.
• Facilitate weekly meetings with federal stakeholders.
• Develop strong relationships with federal stakeholders.
• Resolve blockers and align teams around project goals.
• Maintain and update the project roadmap.
• Identify and manage project schedules, resources, and risks.
• Prepare status updates and manage contract deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Public Trust readiness

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of complex IT initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with federal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to keep workstreams aligned, remove blockers, and maintain momentum on high-priority projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project governance, scheduling discipline, and the ability to clearly communicate progress, risks, and deliverables in a regulated environment.