Strategic PM: Agile Leader for Strategy & Communications

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery execution for strategy, communications, and workforce-focused workstreams within a large federal advisory program.

You’ll act as client liaison, team coach, and mentor in a government consulting environment. Responsibilities include tracking deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and risks; applying financial management and performance measurement; coordinating with strategy, design, and communications SMEs; reporting status in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Local to the DC Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Track deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and risks for assigned workstreams against program-wide SLA standards (status reporting, escalation timelines).
• Apply financial management, acquisition support, and performance measurement practices within the assigned workstreams.
• Partner with strategy, design, and communications subject matter experts to keep delivery on track and Section 508-conformant.
• Report workstream status into the integrated schedule and leadership reviews.
• Maintain results-oriented working relationships with client stakeholders on the assigned workstreams.
• Manage assigned workstream team members, facilitate discussions to troubleshoot delivery issues, and monitor team performance.
• Assess the current delivery environment and recommend Agile practices tailored to the workstream.
• Participate in and support Agile ceremonies for the assigned workstream, removing blockers to keep delivery on track.
• Evaluate workstream feasibility, eliminate non-productive tasking, and find ways to accelerate delivery where possible.
• Offer guidance and recommendations to client stakeholders in challenging situations.
• Support staff training and development needs to build skills and career growth within the assigned team.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Executive reporting

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery execution for strategy, communications, and workforce-focused workstreams within a large federal advisory program.

You’ll act as client liaison, team coach, and mentor in a government consulting environment. Responsibilities include tracking deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and risks; applying financial management and performance measurement; coordinating with strategy, design, and communications SMEs; reporting status in