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EmployerGovCIO
Location Jackson, MS USA
PostedApril 16, 2026

Job Details

Project Manager (Remote)
United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Project/Program Management

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. schedule. This is a full-time, fully remote position open to candidates located within the Continental United States (CONUS).

**Responsibilities**

Project Manager will be a hands-on leader who will be 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

**Qualifications**

**Required Skills and Experience**

+ Bachelor's with 2-5 years (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 customer 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

**Preferred Skills and Experience**

+ Experience working with the VA

+ Experiencing overseeing multiple projects simultaneously

+ Experience supporting program goals

+ Experience collaborating with other project leaders

**Clearance Required:** Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

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**Posted Salary Range**

USD $100,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

Job #NLX290623362