Senior IT Project Manager

GovCIO

. Lead, plan, and execute multiple parallel IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure, focusing heavily on USCG network hardware refreshes, OOB management deployments, and legacy VSAT transitions .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale IT infrastructure projects within federal environments, focusing on network hardware refreshes and Out-of-Band management. Proficient in project management methodologies, budget management, and stakeholder communication, ensuring adherence to military regulations and operational efficiencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP)Out-of-Band (OOB) Management ArchitecturesLegacy VSAT Hardware ManagementAgile and Waterfall Project ManagementMicrosoft Project and Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

IT Project ManagementNetwork Hardware RefreshBudget ManagementRisk MitigationProcurement ManagementChange ManagementTechnical DocumentationResource AllocationSatellite CommunicationsTelecommunications Equipment Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementTeam CoordinationProblem-SolvingOperational Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectExcelJiraConfluenceIntegrated PMO Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)CCNACCNPITILPublic Trust

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractsDoDDHSUSCGC5INetwork ResilienceMilitary RegulationsEngineering DocumentationMonthly Status ReportsVendor Contracts

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, plan, and execute multiple parallel IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure, focusing heavily on USCG network hardware refreshes, OOB management deployments, and legacy VSAT transitions
Define project scope, build detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), maintain integrated master schedules, and proactively manage critical paths
Identify, track, and mitigate technical, logistical, and timeline risks; develop contingency plans to minimize network downtime during critical cutovers
Serve as a primary point of contact for USCG leadership, technical leads, and third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to SLAs, delivery timelines, and military regulations
Manage project budgets, track expenditures, forecast financial requirements, and coordinate procurement workflows for global network hardware and connectivity services
Coordinate the allocation and daily tasks of network engineers, field technicians, site readiness coordinators, and security teams across USCG deployment locations
Quality-check and oversee submission of project deliverables, engineering documentation, change management tickets, and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs)
Drive operational efficiencies by implementing IT project management best practices and aligning deployments with USCG and federal architecture standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent federal project management certification
Proven experience managing large-scale federal contracts or enterprise IT infrastructure deployments, preferably within the DoD, DHS, or USCG environment
Direct IT project management experience deploying Out-of-Band (OOB) Management architectures (e.g., Opengear, Perle, Cradlepoint) for remote network resilience
Solid understanding of satellite communications, specifically managing legacy VSAT hardware replacements, link migrations, and troubleshooting circuit transitions
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting technical deployment strategies and program status briefings to executive-level government stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel (advanced formulas/pivots), and integrated PMO tools for tracking schedules, resource allocation, and performance
Must be able to attain and maintain a Public Trust
Technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, ITIL) are a strong plus
Direct experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard missions, specifically within C5I or similar technical network directorates
Expert proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management frameworks using Jira and Confluence
Experience managing complex procurement cycles and vendor contracts for global telecommunications and network equipment