Senior Project Manager

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Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic and tactical project management services in support of the PMO branch of a federal agency. This role is responsible for aligning program performance with the agency’s enterprise IT framework and ensuring compliance with federal mandates, while driving data-informed reporting, stakeholder engagement, and performance maturity across all project portfolios.

The successful candidate will bring deep experience in program oversight, strategic planning, performance management, and executive engagement in a federal IT environment.

This is a remote-eligible position with occasional on-site requirements in Bethesda, MD, subject to government approval. This position requires the ability to obtain and retain a Tier 4 High Risk Public Trust clearance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Program Oversight

• Oversee all aspects of contract execution including scheduling, documentation, quality assurance, and delivery of task order requirements.
• Manage the development and lifecycle tracking of strategic and tactical plans, including performance baselines, metrics, and milestones.
• Support and ensure compliance with the agency’s EPLC framework, FITARA, and FISMA requirements for all client projects and investments.
• Facilitate investment review activities including development of IRB charters, templates, SOPs, and dashboards.

1. Performance Management & Reporting

• Develop monthly and ad-hoc dashboards using Power BI and SharePoint to report project/program status to client leadership and stakeholders.
• Create milestone charts and scorecards that visually reflect strategic alignment, impact, and value of initiatives.
• Analyze project data using government-approved tools to improve reporting accuracy, trend forecasting, and decision-making.

1. Strategic & Tactical Planning Support

• Support the development and alignment of client’s Strategic and Tactical Plans with program-level objectives and investments.
• Maintain and track progress of tactical planning initiatives using ServiceNow or equivalent.
• Lead the data collection and validation process to measure ongoing performance against established goals.

1. Risk and Issue Management

• Develop, update, and maintain Risk and Issue Logs/Registers, ensuring accessibility and utility across stakeholders.
• Identify potential adverse impacts early and initiate proactive mitigation strategies in consultation with the Government.

1. Communications and Documentation

• Manage and maintain content and documentation in an internal collaboration space (e.g., SharePoint), ensuring 508 compliance.
• Provide agendas, draft minutes, and final minutes for all POE-related meetings.
• Maintain and disseminate an up-to-date OIS Program Guide covering programs, initiatives, and organizational structure.

1. Training and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop training materials (e.g., user guides, tip sheets, videos) for POE tools and resources and deliver approved training virtually or in person.
• Provide customer service and responsive support to agency leadership, staff, and stakeholders within one business day for inquiries.

1. Executive Support & Continuous Improvement

• Lead kickoff briefings, planning sessions, and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Develop and socialize performance improvement recommendations with measurable outcomes.
• Implement lessons learned into SOPs a