Senior Project Manager

nimbusconsulting; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA-compatible healthcare plans

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance-based bonuses

Tuition assistance

Gym memberships

Job summary

nimbusconsulting is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery activities for CMS programs with a focus on Agile practices. This hybrid role requires strong leadership and communication skills to ensure project success aligned with CMS objectives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management within federal health IT environments, particularly with data-centric systems. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work with senior technical leaders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project or program management.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of delivery activities for CMS programs.
• Develop understanding of system architecture and workflows.
• Prepare and present detailed status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Project management

Technical strategy

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Woodlawn, MD (Hybrid/Onsite as required)

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

Nimbus is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Task Manager/Product Operations Specialist to join our team, supporting mission‑critical IT systems for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This highly visible role requires strong experience managing Agile delivery teams within a federal health IT environment, specifically with mission‑critical, data‑centric systems such as Medicare Provider database.

The ideal candidate is a client‑facing delivery leader with exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills. You will work closely with federal technical leads, contract partners, engineers, and product owners to ensure timely, high‑quality outcomes aligned with CMS priorities and evaluation expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and oversight of delivery activities for CMS programs, ensuring alignment with technical objectives, performance requirements, and Agile best practices.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of system architecture, data pipelines, user interfaces, and business workflows to support decision‑making and delivery excellence.
• Advise CMS stakeholders on technical strategy, system enhancements, and operational improvements, balancing business goals with system sustainability.
• Cultivate strong, trust‑based relationships with CMS federal staff, CORs, and partner teams through proactive engagement, consistent communication, and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Prepare and present detailed monthly status reports, executive briefings, and performance summaries that align with CMS reporting standards and contract deliverables.
• Actively participate in meetings with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and acquisition staff to provide program insights and delivery updates.
• Monitor and manage delivery progress, key milestones, risks, and interdependencies; elevate issues and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership when needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership to identify opportunities for service delivery improvement and enhanced stakeholder value.
• Coordinate workstreams across multiple Agile teams and product owners, ensuring alignment of priorities, backlogs, and delivery timelines.
• Define and enforce standard practices, shared terminology, and consistent metrics for tracking progress and measuring delivery success.
• Configure and maintain Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to provide real‑time visibility into team performance, project health, and portfolio status.
• Lead resolution of escalated delivery issues and ensure timely, transparent communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Administer and continuously optimize the use of Agile collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence) to support delivery tracking, documentation, and knowledge management.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably within CMS or other HHS agencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading, advising, or supporting complex IT initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe).
• Familiarity with product development architecture and modern IT delivery practices.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Agile metrics/reporting tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with large, cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior government and client stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance; must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• PMP and/or Agile certifications (CSM, PMI‑ACP, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager).
• Experience with CMS programs such as APS, PECOS, DISM, or FWA‑related systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and consensus‑building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide technical and product teams.

Benefits

• Great company with top‑of‑the‑line benefits and the opportunity to work directly with CMS Sr Technical Leaders
• Best‑in‑class compensation packages and employee benefits – many fully funded by Nimbus.
• Nimbus offers three different HSA‑compatible healthcare plans at Bronze, Silver, and Gold Levels and contributes to the premiums of the majority of employees and their families.
• Fully funded Dental PPO and Vision Plans.
• Employees can enroll in a 401(k) plan, and Nimbus contributes 3% of the employee’s salary to the plan.
• Employees get paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) from work for various needs.
• Fully funded Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage.
• Fully funded Term Life Insurance coverage.
• Employees are eligible for performance‑based bonuses.
• Tuition assistance for completion of degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses.
• Variety of other fringe benefits.
• Fully funded “Stay Fit” program that pays for Gym memberships and fitness essentials.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a government background investigation and meeting government suitability requirements.

Nimbus is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.

Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. False representation may be grounds for non‑consideration, non‑selection, and appropriate disciplinary action.

Nimbus participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). The program helps employers determine new hires’ employment eligibility and the validity of their Social Security numbers.