Senior Project Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager in the United States.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee complex technical initiatives within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role involves providing strategic oversight across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with development lifecycles, and driving consistency in governance and execution. The successful candidate will serve as a senior advisor for project management processes, mentor project managers, and coordinate cross-agency and vendor efforts. This position offers the opportunity to shape project delivery standards, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to impactful initiatives that support organizational objectives. The role combines strategic leadership, hands-on management, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring excellence across all phases of project delivery, including planning, execution, and quality assurance. Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and enforcing SDLC compliance, ensuring all project milestones, quality standards, and readiness criteria are met.
• Establishing and maintaining PMO processes, templates, governance structures, and documentation standards.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of technical projects, proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Providing mentorship and quality oversight for project managers’ deliverables and documentation.
• Serving as the main escalation point for risks, issues, and stakeholder concerns.
• Driving consistent communication and coordination between vendors, internal teams, and partner agencies.
• Supporting change management initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the PMO.
• Requirements:
• Candidates should possess extensive project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key qualifications include:
• 10+ years of progressive project or program management experience in complex technical environments.
• Deep expertise in SDLC practices, system integrations, and large-scale project governance. Public sector or eligibility systems experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA, and SharePoint.
• PMP certification required or the ability to complete within one year of hire.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional organizational, detail-oriented, and process-driven capabilities.
• Ability to anticipate risks and gaps and implement proactive solutions.
• Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible remote work with occasional required travel to Washington, DC
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative environment
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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