Strategic PM: Agile Delivery & Communications Lead

Steampunk; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk seeks a Project Manager to manage delivery execution for strategy, communications, and workforce-related workstreams within a large federal advisory program, serving as a client liaison and team mentor in a government consulting setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management with Agile (Scrum/Kanban), a Bachelor's degree, and PMP or equivalent certification. A U.S. government security clearance is required; salary range is $110,000 to $175,000, gross annually.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of project management experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban)
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Scheduling, performance measurement, and executive reporting proficiency
• Ability to influence clients and build consensus across stakeholders
• Experience with human-centered design, communications, or workforce delivery (preferred)
• Federal contract experience (preferred)
• Certified Scrum Master (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Track deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and risks for assigned workstreams
• Apply financial management, acquisition support, and performance measurement practices
• Partner with strategy, design, and communications subject matter experts to stay on track
• Report workstream status into the integrated schedule and leadership reviews
• Maintain relationships with client stakeholders on the workstreams
• Manage workstream team members and facilitate delivery discussions
• Assess delivery environment and tailor Agile practices to the workstream
• Support Agile ceremonies and remove blockers to keep delivery on track
• Evaluate feasibility and accelerate delivery where possible
• Offer guidance to client stakeholders in challenging situations
• Support staff training and development within the team

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Communication

Influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Certified Scrum Master

Job description

Steampunk seeks a Project Manager to manage delivery execution for strategy, communications, and workforce-related workstreams within a large federal advisory program, serving as a client liaison and team mentor in a government consulting setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management with Agile (Scrum/Kanban), a Bachelor's degree, and PMP or equivalent certification. A U.S. government security clearance is required; salary range is $110,000 to $175,000, gross annually.