Sr. Project Manager (Remote)

GovCIO; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Certification assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the integrated delivery across VA AI task orders. The role maintains portfolio roadmaps, runs SAFe cadence across AI teams, and manages platform partner relationships. This position is fully remote and US-based.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate vendor deliverables, and drive scheduling, budgeting, and reporting to support VA investments and scale decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years total experience and 3+ years leading agile multi-team programs.
• Expert Jira (Plans/Advanced Roadmaps, epics and initiatives, JQL, dashboards) and Confluence space design.
• Experience delivering AI, data or digital modernization programs for a federal agency.
• Track record managing subcontractor or platform partner delivery.
• Clear, concise writing for executive audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain VA Public Trust background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Create integrated project plans for contract deliverables and new products.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team and manage budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues to meet quality and client-satisfaction goals.
• Maintain integrated roadmaps and schedules across all task orders in Jira Plans with cross-team dependencies.
• Serve as day-to-day delivery lead with VA and ensure vendor work meets sprint and quality standards.
• Act as Scrum Master and set Jira and Confluence standards.

Skills

Agile multi-team leadership

AI/digital modernization

Executive writing

Public Trust clearance

Clear, concise writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Project/Program Management

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for Sr. Project Manager to manage the integrated delivery across VA AI task orders. The role keeps portfolio roadmaps maintained, runs SAFe cadence across the AI teams, manages our platform partner relationship, and builds the evidence VA needs to make investment and scale decisions. This position is fully remote located within the United States.

Responsibilities

Creates integrated project plans for contract deliverables and new products in development projects. Manages a project team comprised of a multidisciplinary staff. Reviews, manages and controls status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with team members and line managers. Generally reports to a Program Manager.

• Manages the direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.
• Defines requirements and plans project lifecycle deployment.
• Supervises professional and technical support personnel performing in their regular disciplines.
• Schedules tasks and coordinates with various team members to accomplish the results.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking, analysis and reporting.
• Own and manage the integrated roadmaps and schedules across all task orders in Jira Plans (Advanced Roadmaps), with cross-team dependencies visible
• Maintain the milestone plan (governance ready, prototypes, validation, shadow mode, etc.) and the rolling deployment forecast
• Serve as the day‑to‑day delivery lead with the VA and hold vendor partner work to the same sprint, quality and traceability standards
• Act as scrum master, set Jira and confluence standards

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience), including 3+ years leading agile multi-team programs
• Expert Jira (Plans/Advanced Roadmaps, epics and initiatives, JQL, dashboards) and Confluence space design
• Experience delivering AI, data or digital modernization programs for a federal agency
• Track record managing subcontractor or platform partner delivery
• Clear, concise writing for executive audiences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust background investigation

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Technical or product development background (software engineering, data science or product management)
• Active Scrum certification (CSM, PSM or SAFe SSM)
• SAFe SPC, RTE or POPM certification; PMP
• Working knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, RAG and AI evaluation and model governance
• VA or VHA experience; familiarity with VA OIT, VAMF and ATO processes

Posted Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.