IT Project Manager

Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for an IT Project Manager to support products at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role is a fully remote, U.S.-based position, with core hours of operation Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.The IT Project Manager serves as a key leader supporting a major product line within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Health Services Portfolio, Healthcare and Environmental Logistics Management Product Line. This role drives day‑to‑day execution across the full systems development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring effective delivery of technical capabilities, modernization initiatives, and integrated product support for a product. The IT Project Manager partners with VA OIT, business owners, VISNs/VAMCs, contractors, and technical SMEs to coordinate development, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.This role requires strong technical project management skills, experience leading cross‑functional IT teams, and a solid understanding of enterprise‑scale IT modernization, COTS/GOTS integration, cloud services, and federal IT governance.Responsibilities Project & Product Delivery Develop and maintain integrated project plans for all product‑related deliverables and modernization activities.Lead the planning, design, implementation, and testing phases in alignment with VA project objectives and OIT standards.Define technical and functional requirements; oversee deployment planning and execution.Coordinate day‑to‑day activities of multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, cost, and quality standards.Manage vendor integrations, review contractor deliverables, and ensure compliance with VA quality and security requirements.Schedule & Risk Management Develop, validate, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using MS Project or equivalent tools.Generate schedule dashboards and reports to communicate progress, risks, and dependencies.Monitor program risks, issues, and mitigation plans; elevate concerns to leadership when needed.Stakeholder Coordination & Communication Serve as the primary liaison with VA business owners, OIT organizations, VISN/VAMC representatives, and product stakeholders.Prepare and deliver clear, executive‑level presentations, briefings, and status reports, translating technical information into actionable insights.Facilitate recurring meetings (IPTs/APTs, working groups, sprint reviews, vendor syncs) and track all action items to closure.Operational & Process Support Support program planning and resource forecasting across the product line.Maintain project repositories including SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaboration systems.Drive continuous improvement initiatives, evaluating opportunities to enhance processes, workflows, and product delivery outcomes.Technical Expertise & Analysis Apply IT project management best practices (PMBOK, Agile, SAFe, ITIL) to guide project teams and ensure compliance with VA policies.Background working with Agile/Scrum teams, JIRA workflows, release management, and DevSecOps practices. Jira is the primary SDLC platform.Experience coordinating across multiple contractor teams and government personnel within a complex federal environment.Support evaluation of new tools, functional requirements, and product enhancements, including COTS/GOTS integrations.Use analytical methods to identify root causes of issues and develop data‑driven solutions.Utilize project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, MS Teams, SharePoint, and capacity/resource models.Qualifications Required Skills and Experience Master's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 10 years of experience - (or an additional 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).5 years of professional experience including IT project management, product delivery, or technical program support.Demonstrated experience managing large and small IT projects across the full systems development lifecycle.Experience with strategic information planning, business process reengineering, cloud services, and enterprise testing strategies.Strong technical communication skills, capable of producing clear, succinct, and accurate documentation, briefings, and visualizations.Ability to obtain and maintain VA public‑trust or higher‑level clearance.Clearance Required Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearanceEmployee Perks Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Corporate DiscountsLearning & Development platform, to include certification preparation contentTraining, Education and Certification Assistance*Referral Bonus ProgramInternal Mobility ProgramPet InsuranceFlexible Work Environment*Available to full‑time employeesEqual Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.Posted Salary Range USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.#J-18808-Ljbffr