Remote Project Manager (VA ESOM)

Kentro • Remote,

1d • Remote

About The Position

Kentro is hiring for a remote Project Manager to support our Veterans Affairs ESOM contract. The Project Manager leads the end-to-end transition of Infrastructure Operations (IO) SCM, CMDB, and ITOM workstreams onto the Endpoint Support and Operations Monitoring (ESOM) contract. This role is the primary point of contact for VA leadership and responsible for schedule integrity, risk management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination across three workstreams. This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours; occasional travel to VA sites as required.

Requirements

• 10+ years of project management experience on federal IT programs, preferably within VA or a large civilian agency.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific or technical discipline. An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement for a total of 18+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing transitions or program stand-ups under Time and Materials contracts.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow platform operations, ITSM, CMDB, or ITOM in a federal environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear status reporting for both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams of 10+ resources across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
• US Citizen or Green card holder
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
• If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Prior experience on T4NG, ESOM, or similar VA enterprise IT contract vehicles.
• Familiarity with VA onboarding, suitability, and GFE provisioning processes.
• Experience using ServiceNow SPM or comparable demand/work management platforms for program tracking.

Responsibilities

• Own overall transition planning and schedule management across CMDB, SCM, and ITOM workstreams from June 1 through September 15, 2026.
• Serve as primary Kentro point of contact for VA IO leadership and the ESOM COR throughout the transition period.
• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule, tracking milestones, dependencies, and critical path across all workstreams.
• Identify, document, and actively manage program risks; escalate blockers to VA and Kentro leadership as appropriate.
• Coordinate onboarding and access provisioning for all transition resources in alignment with VA suitability and GFE timelines.
• Facilitate recurring status meetings, produce written status reports, and maintain up-to-date program documentation.
• Manage scope change requests and communicate impacts to cost, schedule, and staffing to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support final intake processing and work product review in coordination with the VA POC.

Benefits

• paid time off
• healthcare benefits
• supplemental benefits
• 401k including an employer match
• discount perks
• rewards
• education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
• flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking
• funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.
• charity galas/events

What This Job Offers

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