Project Manager, Public Sector

Cloudflare•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program/Project Manager to join our Government Projects team. This team bridges the gap between Product, Engineering, and government mission stakeholders to bring innovative technology to life. In this role, you will lead the execution, delivery, and technical consulting of complex technology programs within government environments. If you have a strong background in networking, computer security, and high-impact stakeholder management, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

15+ years in technology program management, IT operations, infrastructure delivery, or government mission support.
Proven track record of managing infrastructure modernization, platform automation, and operational efficiency in mission-critical environments.
Experience operating in highly regulated/classified environments with a strong understanding of government security frameworks and accreditation processes.
Demonstrated ability to build metrics, KPI dashboards, and reporting systems that drive executive decision-making.
Experience managing portfolios of $50M+ in government technology programs.
Understanding of how government programs implement and utilize Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6.
Understanding of Internet Security: DDoS mitigation, Firewalls, TLS, VPNs.
Understanding of Zero-Trust & Cloud: ZTNA/SASE concepts, identity management, and major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Understanding of Infrastructure & Ops: Basic administration of Windows, macOS, and Linux; exposure to infrastructure automation, scripting, or tooling.
Understanding of Cyber Awareness: Understanding of threat activity, adversary tradecraft, and cyber operations concepts.
Exceptional verbal, written, and receptive listening skills; confident presenting complex topics to diverse audiences.
Self-directed problem solver with sound business judgment and a proven ability to influence without formal authority.
Thrives in a high-paced, changing environment while juggling multiple competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Networking: BGP routing, GRE, SD-WAN, MPLS, or Global Traffic Management.
Web & App Technologies: HTTP reverse/forward proxies (WAF, CDN, Secure Web Gateway) and serverless application development.
Security Frameworks: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK or similar exploitation frameworks.
Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like FedRAMP , GDPR, PCI DSS, or SOC-2.
Technical Skills: Mobile platform administration (iOS/Android) or scripting experience (JavaScript, Python, Golang, BASH).

Responsibilities

Deliver complex, high-profile technology programs on time, within budget, and aligned with mission requirements.
Manage portfolios of $50M+.
Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders (including SVPs and government leadership).
Build consensus and drive cross-functional alignment.
Develop program plans, business cases, milestones, and basis of estimates (BOEs) from inception through delivery.
Design KPI dashboards and reporting metrics to drive executive decision-making.
Document lessons learned and create internal/external guides to scale best practices.
Support government partners from initial opportunity identification through deployment, transition, and long-term program evolution.

Benefits

Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave