Lead Project Manager (VA ESOM - PMCoE)

Accountabilities:

• Lead all phases of IT project management, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, in accordance with PMP standards and applicable federal project management procedures.
• Serve as the operational team lead for the PMCoE, providing day-to-day coordination, guidance, and oversight to 22 Project Managers and one SharePoint/Web Developer.
• Develop formal project charters and establish clear project objectives, roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and deliverables-based schedules that accurately reflect project scope and activities.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, status meetings, reviews, and closeout sessions with project teams, customers, program managers, sponsors, and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor milestones, critical dates, dependencies, and deliverables while identifying potential schedule risks and developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Identify, assess, document, track, and mitigate cost, resource, schedule, technical, and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze variances from approved plans and implement changes to keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Develop project effort, cost, and resource estimates and track actual performance against approved plans.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration across customers, internal teams, external stakeholders, and project leadership.
• Conduct periodic project performance reviews and provide clear status updates, measurements, and insights to senior management and program leadership.
• Ensure project documentation, schedules, risk information, and other work products remain accurate, accessible, and ready for review and approval.
• Apply project management tools and performance measurements to support effective planning, tracking, oversight, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• 10+ years of program or project management experience, including substantial experience managing IT-related projects.
• PMP certification or an equivalent recognized project management certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating large project management teams in complex IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of project and lifecycle management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Proven experience tracking project cost, schedule, resources, deliverables, and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, communicate, and mitigate project risks.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex project dependencies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to present project information clearly to large and diverse groups.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Federal government or Department of Veterans Affairs project experience is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must meet applicable federal identification requirements and be able to update identification documents as needed to successfully complete the suitability process.
• Ability to work remotely while supporting Eastern Time working hours.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $155,000–$165,000 USD.
• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Healthcare benefits and supplemental insurance options.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Discount and rewards programs.
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, and professional development, subject to applicable IRS limits.
• Flexibility to pursue courses, certifications, networking, and other professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth across technology and business disciplines.
• Supportive, collaborative, and mission-focused work environment.
• Access to virtual and in-person employee activities, wellness initiatives, celebrations, and community events.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful federal technology modernization and mission-support initiatives.