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<p style="margin: 0in;"><span class="eop" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">GovCIO is currently seeking a Project Manager to join a cross-functional team dedicated to delivering impactful features on VA.gov. This pivotal role will coordinate the development efforts across different departments to ensure timely and efficient feature rollouts. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).</span></p> <br><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br><br><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of Veteran-facing projects, applications and features using agile methodologies and scrum practices, focusing on effective collaboration within cross-functional teams. Participates in all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to agile ceremonies, requirements, and partner timelines. Responsible for managing the project deliverables, facilitating sprint ceremonies, and conducting regular stakeholder communications to address questions regarding project goals, progress, and risk management. Ensures projects align with strategic objectives and meet rigorous standards of quality and compliance.</span></p><ul><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Oversee delivery, aimed at meeting project requirements within budget and time constraints.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Engage in all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning to deployment, and ensure high-quality deliverables.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Foster a collaborative and productive environment within the project team.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define clear project deliverables and timelines.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assist in preparing comprehensive project documentation, reports, and operational procedures to ensure consistent project execution and knowledge transfer.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and address any challenges swiftly.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Participate in project meetings and contribute to project planning and status reporting efforts.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ensure all project activities comply with company and client requirements.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Basic knowledge of AWS resources, databases, APIs, and GitHub.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Basic understanding of process flow across systems and components.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Familiarity with tools such as Mural and Visio (Visio not required).</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to maintain transparent and proactive communication.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to help teams navigate cross-team dependencies and decision-making.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Adaptability: able to follow structured plans while adjusting as needed.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Forward-thinking: able to anticipate additional work even without explicit requirements.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Willingness to learn and grow in the role.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to identify and follow VA processes and procedures.</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Skills and experience</strong></span></p><ul><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree with 3+ years (or commensurate experience).</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proven experience in project management, particularly within a technology-driven environment.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, possibly acting as a Scrum Master.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 12pt 0in; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Skills and Experience</strong></span></p><ul><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Previous experience with government projects, especially within the VA or similar agencies.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</span></li><li style="line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Technical acuity with AWS, APIs, databases, and GitHub</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 12pt 0in; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Clearance Required</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Posted Salary Range</strong><br><br>USD $81,850.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

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