Project Manager

Project Manager at GovCIO

Lensa promotes job openings on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. GovCIO is currently hiring for a Project Manager to support and lead key IT products related to health and benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This position will be fully remote within the United States.

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Project Manager to drive critical IT initiatives for the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on health and benefits products. This role involves comprehensive project oversight in a fully remote capacity.

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.
• Oversees and manages Program Increment Planning.
• Supports VA product budgeting.
• 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT project management with specific experience in agile environments and budget oversight.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years (or commensurate experience).
• Experience delivering on IT products.
• Experience with SAFe Agile and other agile methodologies.
• Program and Product Management Experience.
• Experience managing budgets.

Clearance Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience managing budgets at the VA.
• Experience in IT at the VA.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers—passionate about revolutionizing government IT. We deliver innovative IT services and solutions daily, enhancing how government agencies operate and serve citizens. We seek exceptional individuals to help us achieve great things for our customers, culture, and to attract further talent. Join us in shaping the future of government IT.

What You Can Expect

GovCIO is committed to a transparent and supportive hiring journey, ensuring you are well-informed at every step.

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward, here’s what to 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

GovCIO values its employees and offers a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to foster personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Meaningful work and a collaborative team are core to the GovCIO experience. In addition to standard health benefits, employees enjoy:

• 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).

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.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• IT Product Delivery
• SAFe Agile
• Agile Methodologies
• Budget Management
• Team Leadership
• VA Experience
• Program Management
• Client Satisfaction
• Vendor Management