Senior Project Manager

CVP (Customer Value Partners); Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CVP, a healthcare and technology consulting firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead NIH payroll-time/attendance modernization for ~17,000 users. You will own scope, schedule, and cost, steer release planning around payroll windows, and drive risk management with federal EPLC/Agile delivery expertise.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of IT PM experience, 3+ years managing federal app efforts, and familiarity with payroll interfaces and secure change governance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in IT or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of IT project/program management experience.
• 3+ years managing comparable-scope federal application efforts.
• Federal EPLC/Agile delivery experience.
• Working knowledge of federal time-and-attendance business rules and payroll interfaces.
• Familiarity with Java-based high-availability application operations, three-tier Web/Application/Database architecture, automated failover, and biweekly batch/timecard transmission scheduling.
• Experience with Reporting Services Server and release planning for payroll-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Own scope, schedule, cost, backlog, and work assignments for O&M, enhancements, and modernization.
• Lead release planning around payroll-critical windows and high-volume user support periods.
• Manage risks/issues, stakeholder coordination, and EPLC artifact production.
• Coordinate change/security processes with TRB/CAB and ARB governance.
• Monitor SLA, availability, and MTTR performance.
• Support DevSecOps/CI-CD delivery and cloud-native modernization efforts.

Skills

IT project management

Federal program delivery

Agile

Risk & stakeholder management

Education

BS/BA in IT or related field

MS/MA/MBA

13 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

CVP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery for NIH's federal time-and-attendance system supporting approximately 17,000 users. NIH enforces federal time/leave rules, maintains real-time leave balances, and transmits approved timecards to HHS payroll on a biweekly schedule, making it a mission-critical, payroll-sensitive application.

• Own scope, schedule, cost, backlog, and work assignments for O&M, enhancements, and modernization
• Lead release planning around payroll-critical windows and high-volume user support periods
• Manage risks/issues, stakeholder coordination, and EPLC artifact production
• Coordinate change/security processes with TRB/CAB and ARB governance
• Monitor SLA, availability, and MTTR performance
• Support DevSecOps/CI-CD delivery and cloud-native modernization efforts
• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• BS/BA + 8 years of relevant experience; OR MS/MA/MBA + 5 years; OR 13 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of IT project/program management experience
• 3+ years managing comparable-scope federal application efforts
• Federal EPLC/Agile delivery experience
• Working knowledge of federal time-and-attendance business rules and payroll interfaces
• Familiarity with Java-based high-availability application operations, three-tier Web/Application/Database architecture, automated failover, and biweekly batch/timecard transmission scheduling
• Experience with Reporting Services Server and release planning for payroll-critical systems

Desired Skills

• FISMA Moderate/RMF/ATO/JCAM and Public Trust Moderate (Tier 2) eligibility
• On-site availability when directed

Salary Range $160,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience)

This role is pending program award

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.