Senior IT Project Manager (NSGS)

Socket.dev; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to support mission-critical infrastructure modernization programs for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This role will act as a key technical leader within the PMO, driving enterprise network refreshes, Out-of-Band management deployments, and legacy VSAT replacement programs across USCG sites.

The position is located in Alexandria, VA and will be a hybrid role. You will lead end-to-end planning and delivery, coordinating with USCG stakeholders, engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required with 12+ years of experience in IT project management.
• PMP or equivalent federal PM certification preferred.
• Experience managing large federal contracts or enterprise IT deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Define scope, build WBS, manage schedules, and control critical paths.
• Mitigate risks and develop contingency plans to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with USCG leadership, engineers, field technicians, and vendors.
• Manage budgets, expenditures, and procurement workflows for network hardware/services.
• Oversee deliverables, change tickets, and MSRs for each project.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs, timelines, and military regulations.

Skills

PMP Certification

Federal contracts

OOB Management

VSAT hardware

Stakeholder communication

MS Project & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Jira

Confluence

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to support mission-critical infrastructure modernization programs for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This position will serve as a key technical leader within the PMO, driving the concurrent execution of complex enterprise network tech refreshes, Out-of-Band (OOB) Management system deployments, and legacy VSAT replacement programs across USCG sites. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will serve as the primary leader responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT infrastructure and enterprise network projects to ensure USCG mission success. You will coordinate closely with USCG stakeholders, cross-functional engineering teams, field technicians, and vendor partners to ensure smooth technology upgrades with minimal operational disruption. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, plan, and execute multiple parallel IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure, focusing heavily on USCG network hardware refreshes, OOB management deployments, and legacy VSAT transitions.
• Define project scope, build detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), maintain integrated master schedules, and proactively manage critical paths to prevent engineering and deployment bottlenecks.
• Identify, track, and mitigate technical, logistical, and timeline risks early; develop comprehensive contingency plans to minimize network downtime during critical cutovers.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for USCG leadership, technical leads, and third-party vendors, ensuring strict adherence to SLAs, delivery timelines, and military regulations.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, forecast financial requirements, and coordinate procurement workflows for global network hardware and connectivity services.
• Coordinate the allocation and daily tasks of network engineers, field technicians, site readiness coordinators, and security teams across various USCG deployment locations.
• Quality-check and oversee the submission of all project deliverables, engineering documentation, change management tickets, and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).
• Drive operational efficiencies by implementing best practices in IT project management and aligning deployments with USCG and federal architecture standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent federal project management certification.
• Proven experience managing large-scale federal contracts or enterprise IT infrastructure deployments, preferably within the DoD, DHS, or USCG environment.
• Direct IT project management experience deploying Out-of-Band (OOB) Management architectures (e.g., Opengear, Perle, Cradlepoint) for remote network resilience.
• Solid understanding of satellite communications, specifically managing legacy VSAT hardware replacements, link migrations, and troubleshooting circuit transitions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting technical deployment strategies and program status briefings to executive-level government stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel (advanced formulas/pivots), and integrated PMO tools for tracking schedules, resource allocation, and performance.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, ITIL) are a strong plus.
• Direct experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard missions, specifically within C5I or similar technical network directorates.
• Expert proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management frameworks using Jira and Confluence.
• Experience managing complex procurement cycles and vendor contracts for global telecommunications and network equipment.

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.