Senior Project Manager – Everbridge

ZipStaff Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipStaff is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Safety & Security digital technology initiatives for a major national transportation organization in Washington, DC.

You will own high-stakes, in-flight safety projects and drive implementation, optimization, and operational management of the Everbridge BCIC platform, coordinating with enterprise stakeholders and technology teams to ensure continuity and strong incident-management response across critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated project management experience leading enterprise IT or digital technology initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with the Everbridge platform, specifically the BCIC product line.
• Proven track record in Safety & Security, emergency mass notification, or business continuity domains.
• Ability to establish structure, governance, and leadership for ongoing complex projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and vendor coordination in large-scale environments.
• On-site work in Washington, DC.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of ongoing digital technology projects focused on safety, emergency management, and business continuity.
• Lead operational administration, integration, and platform strategy for the Everbridge BCIC suite.
• Transition and drive existing Safety & Security initiatives to maintain momentum and scope completion.
• Collaborate with Digital Technology teams, vendors, and business leaders to align solutions with incident-response protocols.
• Track project performance, manage risks, and deliver executive status reports on milestones.
• Serve as SME on Everbridge tools and advise on best practices for incident management and mass notifications.

Skills

Everbridge BCIC

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Emergency mass notification

Safety & Security programs

Tools

Everbridge BCIC

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Everbridge (Safety & Security)

Location: Washington, DC (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff)

About the Opportunity

ZipStaff is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical Safety & Security digital technology initiatives for a major national transportation organization in Washington, DC.

In this role, you will take ownership of high-stakes, in-flight safety projects following a leadership transition and drive implementation, optimization, and operational management of the Everbridge Business Continuity & Incident Center (BCIC) platform. You will work closely with enterprise stakeholders and technology teams to ensure continuity, system integration, and strong incident-management response across critical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Manage end-to-end execution of ongoing digital technology projects focused on organizational safety, emergency management, and business continuity.
• Lead operational administration, integration, and platform strategy for the Everbridge BCIC suite.
• Transition, organize, and drive existing Safety & Security initiatives previously managed by senior leadership to maintain momentum and complete scope.
• Collaborate with Digital Technology teams, vendors, and business leaders to align technology solutions with incident-response protocols.
• Track project performance, manage risks, establish mitigation plans, and deliver executive-level status reporting on milestones and platform adoption.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Everbridge tools and advise stakeholders on best practices for critical event management and mass notifications.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated project management experience leading enterprise IT or digital technology initiatives.
• Hands-on experience and deep exposure to the Everbridge platform, specifically the Business Continuity & Incident Center (BCIC) product line.
• Proven track record managing projects in Safety & Security, emergency mass notification, or business continuity domains.
• Demonstrated ability to step into ongoing, complex projects and quickly establish structure, governance, and leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and vendor coordination skills in large-scale, government, or transportation environments.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Business continuity credential such as CBCP.
• Prior transportation, rail, public-sector, or critical-infrastructure program experience.

About ZipStaff

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology and program professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.