Senior Project Manager

Spatial Front, Inc; Washington; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Spatial Front, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead Agile delivery teams supporting federal software initiatives. You will oversee programmatic, financial, personnel and reporting aspects for 1–3 teams and serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years of IT project management experience, hands-on Jira/Confluence usage, and PMP/SAFe certifications. Hybrid work in Washington with a competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT projects.
• Experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between government clients and internal teams for high-quality service delivery.
• Lead and support Agile development efforts across functional, technical, and policy domains.
• Define project scope, phases, deliverables, milestones and evaluation criteria.
• Develop tools and processes to track project performance, workflows and deliverables.
• Monitor timelines and government deliverables to ensure accountability.
• Coordinate logistics and technology for stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Respond promptly to team and client inquiries.
• Oversee Help Desk operations where applicable.
• Prepare and deliver weekly status updates and monthly progress reports.
• Manage full project lifecycle including budgeting, staffing, vendor coordination, and release planning.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Excellent written and verbal skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Description

Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a USAToday Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Managers to lead Agile delivery teams supporting a portfolio of mission‑critical software development initiatives for a Federal Government customer. The Senior Project Manager will oversee the programmatic, financial, personnel, and reporting aspects of 1–3 Agile software development teams (approximately 6 team members per team). This role serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders while ensuring the successful delivery of complex IT initiatives in a federal environment.

Job Type

Full-time

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between government clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and high-quality service delivery
• Lead and support complex Agile development efforts across functional, technical, and policy domains
• Define project scope, phases, deliverables, milestones, and evaluation criteria
• Develop and implement tools and processes to track project performance, workflows, and deliverables
• Monitor project assignments, timelines, and government deliverables to ensure accountability and adherence to schedules
• Coordinate logistics and technology for meetings, including stakeholder engagement sessions
• Respond promptly to team and client inquiries
• Oversee Help Desk operations (if applicable to assigned project)
• Prepare and deliver weekly status updates and monthly reports on project performance and progress
• Manage full project lifecycle activities, including budgeting, staffing, vendor coordination, and release planning

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale, complex IT projects
• Demonstrated experience managing Agile software development teams
• Hands‑on experience with Jira and Confluence
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust clearance (fingerprinting required)

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting federal government contracts
• Experience managing projects with a Help Desk or support services component

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• SAFe Certification or equivalent Scrum Master certification

Additional Information

• Clearance: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History. (Public Trust investigations typically take 4–8 weeks and require fingerprinting.)
• Work Environment: Hybrid
• Salary Range: $115,000 – $150,000 annually
• Benefits: SFI offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details available at SFI Careers.
• This is a full-time, W2 position.
• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.
• Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
• SFI participates in E-Verify.

Salary Description

$115,000 – $150,000