Project Manager (Remote)

Govcio LLC

2d•$100,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

GovCIO is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical initiatives, combining technical expertise with strong project management skills to ensure successful delivery within scope and on schedule. This is a full-time, fully remote position open to candidates located within the Continental United States (CONUS).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of experience (or commensurate experience).
Experience leading a team in an IT system environment.
Experience managing a Scrum/Agile team with experience using Jira.
Experience working with customers to establish requirements, PI Planning and seeing a project move through the software development lifecycle.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Competence in Microsoft Suite.
Strong verbal and written skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to step in, where needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the VA.
Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience supporting program goals.
Experience collaborating with other project leaders.

Responsibilities

Be a hands-on leader responsible for day-to-day direct oversight of 3+ application sustainment/enhancement project(s).
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders, facilitating communication across internal teams and external partners.
Oversee all phases of project execution, including planning, requirements definition, development, release management, monitoring, and reporting.
Ensure delivery of project objectives in accordance with contract requirements and organizational standards.
Manage schedule, risk, and performance metrics; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies with appropriate escalation.
Lead cross-functional teams, including technical SMEs, supporting legacy mainframe platforms and migration to open systems.
Oversee sustainment activities including software enhancements, configuration management, and adaptive maintenance.
Drive improvements such as consolidation and enhancement of reporting tools.
Lead requirements development and translation (Epics → Features → User Stories) and manage dependencies and sequencing.
Ensure Agile/Scrum methodologies are applied effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Deliver regular reporting, including weekly status reports, PMRs, scorecards, and OMR inputs.
Provide direct oversight of team leads and staff; support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
Foster a motivated, proactive, and high-performing team environment focused on delivery and continuous improvement.
Ensure project needs are met and escalate blockers to program leadership as needed.