Deputy IT Project Manager

Hunter Strategy • Washington, DC

6h • $150,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

Hunter Strategy is seeking a Deputy IT Project Manager to support a new, greenfield mission with a large federal civilian agency. You report to the Project Manager and work alongside them to build out the program's project management and SAFe work products, keeping a cross-functional program organized and moving. This is a client-facing role from the start. You brief Government stakeholders directly, and the program runs on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), so implementation experience is part of the job.

Requirements

• 6+ years of project or program management experience
• SAFe implementation experience and working knowledge of the framework
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment
• Experience overseeing architecture and engineering work
• Highly organized, with strong written and verbal communication
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Comfortable leading up and down the chain, from team members to senior leadership
• Comfortable speaking with and briefing Government clients
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an environment that establishes an architectural baseline
• PMP or SAFe Agilist certification
• Experience supporting federal civilian or defense programs; GSA experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for program tracking and reporting

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Project Manager to build and maintain the program's project management and SAFe work products, including status reports, plans, trackers, and delivery metrics
• Prepare and deliver briefings to Government clients
• Track deliverables, action items, risks, and schedule across a cross-functional program
• Coordinate across teams and organizations to keep information moving and blockers visible
• Support PI Planning and program cadence alongside the Agile practitioners on the team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed