Senior IT Project Manager (NSGS)

Govcio LLC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex USCG IT infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with USCG stakeholders, engineers, field teams, and vendors to ensure upgrades occur with minimal disruption.

The role emphasizes OOB management, VSAT transitions, and enterprise network refreshes across USCG sites, with strict adherence to military regulations. This is a fully remote position in the United States.

Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent federal PM certification.
• Experience managing large federal contracts or enterprise IT deployments (DoD/DHS/USCG).
• Direct IT project mgmt experience deploying OOB management platforms (Opengear, Perle, Cradlepoint).
• Solid satellite comms knowledge; legacy VSAT replacements and migrations.
• Strong communication with exec government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT infra projects from initiation to closure, focusing on network hardware refreshes and OOB deployments.
• Define scope, create WBS, maintain schedules, and manage critical paths.
• Identify and mitigate technical, logistical, and timeline risks; plan contingencies.
• Serve as primary point of contact with USCG leadership, vendors, and ensure SLAs and regs.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and coordinate procurement workflows.
• Coordinate field engineers, technicians, site readiness, and security teams.
• Quality-check deliverables and MSRs; ensure proper change management.
• Drive efficiencies by adopting PMO best practices aligned with standards.

Skills

PMP Certification

Federal Contracts

OOB Management

VSAT Transitions

MS Project

Excel

Jira

Confluence

Opengear/Cradlepoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 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.