Project Manager -Technical Workstreams

Steampunk • McLean, VA

11d • $110,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Steampunk is seeking a Project Manager to manage delivery execution for data, AI governance, and security/identity-focused workstreams within a large federal advisory program. You will apply the program/project manager competency standard to an assigned subset of the work. In this role, you will act as a client liaison, team coach, and mentor, leading day-to-day project tasking and delivery in a government consulting environment.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Working proficiency in scheduling, performance measurement, and executive reporting
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Demonstrated interpersonal skill coordinating across technical, mission, and stakeholder groups, with flexibility to work across teams, individuals, and executives
• Experience working in a complex technical/engineering delivery environment
• Local to the DC Metro Area

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting data, AI governance, or cybersecurity/identity-related delivery
• Prior federal contract experience
• Certified Scrum Master

Responsibilities

• Track deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and risks for assigned technical workstreams against program-wide SLA standards.
• Apply financial management, acquisition support, and performance measurement practices within the assigned workstreams.
• Partner with technical subject matter experts and architecture leadership to keep delivery on track.
• 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 technical 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.

Benefits

• The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $175,000.
• Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level