Senior IT Project Manager (NSGS)

Govcio LLC; Oregon; 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.

This fully remote role leads concurrent enterprise network refreshes, OOB management deployments, and legacy VSAT replacement programs across USCG sites. The role requires 12+ years of experience with PMP or federal PM certification, plus proven ability to manage large-scale federal deployments and communicate effectively with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience.
• PMP or equivalent federal project management certification.
• Experience managing large-scale federal contracts or enterprise IT deployments, preferably DoD/DHS/USCG.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute multiple parallel IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure, focusing on USCG network refreshes, OOB deployments, and legacy VSAT transitions.
• Define project scope, build detailed WBS, maintain integrated master schedules, and manage critical paths to prevent bottlenecks.
• Identify and mitigate technical, logistical, and timeline risks; develop contingency plans to minimize downtime during cutovers.
• Serve as primary contact for USCG leadership, technical leads, and vendors; ensure adherence to SLAs and regulations.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, forecast needs, and coordinate procurement for global network hardware and services.
• Coordinate allocation and daily tasks of network engineers, field technicians, site readiness coordinators, and security teams.
• Quality-check and oversee submission of all deliverables, engineering docs, change management tickets, and MSRs.
• Drive operational efficiencies by applying IT project management best practices aligned with federal standards.

Skills

PMP

Federal PM Certification

OOB Management

VSAT

Communication skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Excel

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 a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• 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 be able to attain and maintain a Public Trust

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