Senior IT Project Manager (NSGS)

GovCIO; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development

Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus

Internal Mobility

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead mission-critical infrastructure modernization for the U.S. Coast Guard in a fully remote role.

You will drive multi-project execution, manage budgets, and coordinate with federal stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and timely deployments. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, risk management, vendor coordination, and delivering engineering documentation and status reports.

Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent federal project management certification.
• Experience managing large-scale federal contracts or enterprise IT infrastructure deployments, preferably within the DoD, DHS, or USCG environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute multiple parallel IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure.
• Define project scope, build detailed WBS, maintain integrated master schedules, and manage critical paths.
• Identify, track, and mitigate technical, logistical, and timeline risks early; develop contingency plans.
• Serve as primary point of contact for USCG leadership, technical leads, and vendors, ensuring SLAs and timelines are met.
• Manage project budgets, forecast financial requirements, and coordinate procurement workflows.
• Coordinate allocation of network engineers, field technicians, site readiness coordinators, and security teams.
• Quality-check and oversee submission of project deliverables, engineering docs, change tickets, and MSRs.
• Drive operational efficiencies by aligning deployments with federal architecture standards.

Skills

PMP Certification

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Jira

Confluence

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Project/Program Management

Overview

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

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 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 Range

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

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Interview & Hiring Process

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.