Senior Project Manager – Government

CDW

. Independently manage strategic, high-complexity technology projects from initiation through closure .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $114,000 - $158,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-complexity technology projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and contractual obligations while maintaining financial performance. Proficient in leading project teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and applying structured project management methodologies to achieve successful project outcomes.

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PMP CertificationProject Management MethodologiesFinancial Performance ManagementGovernment Contract ManagementStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementScope ValidationResource PlanningChange ControlTechnology Solutions DeliveryContract NegotiationData AnalysisScheduling

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionCommunicationMentorshipPresentation SkillsDecision Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft OfficeProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationCSM Certification

Industry Keywords

Government ContractsFISMAFedRAMPFirm Fixed PriceTime and MaterialsCost PlusAs-a-ServiceAcquisition ProcessesEnterprise CustomersStrategic Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage strategic, high-complexity technology projects from initiation through closure
Manage projects spanning solution areas, service areas, workstreams, technologies, and third-party providers
Ensure client business, technical, contractual, and operational requirements are understood and met
Manage project budgets, forecasts, margins, profitability, invoices, expenses, and financial records
Validate scope, assumptions, estimates, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and change-control actions
Identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions, constraints, dependencies, mitigation plans, and contingencies
Plan resources, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain integrated project schedules
Manage external resources, contracts, equipment, software, licensing, procurement, and delivery schedules
Ensure contractual performance requirements, deliverables, milestones, due dates, and policies are met
Manage projects under government contract vehicles and diverse contract types
Document project outcomes and lessons learned
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to project team members
Build stakeholder relationships and resolve difficult client or project-team situations
Improve project management standards, templates, tools, best practices, and training materials
Own project communication plans, status reports, financial reporting, quality plans, risk reporting, decision logs, and closure documentation
Communicate project updates and complex information to clients, executives, sales, delivery teams, and stakeholders
Lead meetings, facilitate decisions, document outcomes, assign action items, and distribute follow-up communications
Develop presentations, executive talking points, decision materials, and strategic project messaging
Manage stakeholders and negotiate project changes involving cost, scope, schedule, and effort

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Six or more years of experience delivering technology through structured Project Management methodologies such as waterfall or agile
Three or more years of experience leading significant technology projects involving mainstream, emerging, or customized technology solutions
Demonstrated success leading complex projects for enterprise, strategic, or government customers
Ability to work weekends or outside standard business hours when necessary
Ability to travel an average of 25%
Demonstrated success managing complex technology projects involving multiple technologies, solution areas, stakeholders, or third-party vendors
Experience managing projects in support of government customers, contracts, or programs
Experience managing Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Cost Plus, or As-a-Service arrangements
Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance and lead teams to project success
Working knowledge of formal project management methodologies
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and related project management tools
Strong business and technical acumen, sound judgment, political awareness, perseverance, and conflict-resolution skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
Ability to analyze information across multiple project workstreams, impacts, and dependencies
Ability to organize and prioritize competing responsibilities
PMP certification required
CSM certification preferred
Active DoD Secret clearance strongly preferred
Familiarity with government contracts, acquisition processes, government programs, FISMA, and FedRAMP preferred or a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits package (details provided at https://cdw.benefit-info.com/)
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials