Senior IT Project Manager

GovCIO

. Lead, plan, and execute multiple parallel IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale IT infrastructure projects within federal environments, ensuring adherence to military regulations and project management best practices. Proficient in budget management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication, particularly with U.S. Coast Guard leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP)Large-Scale Federal Contracts ManagementOut-of-Band (OOB) Management ArchitecturesAgile, Waterfall, and Hybrid Project ManagementMicrosoft Project and Advanced Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

IT Project ManagementRisk MitigationBudget ManagementNetwork Infrastructure DeploymentSatellite Communications TroubleshootingProcurement ManagementChange ManagementWork Breakdown Structure DevelopmentQuality Assurance of Project DeliverablesTechnical Documentation Oversight

Soft Skills

Exceptional Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementTeam CoordinationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectExcelJiraConfluenceIntegrated PMO Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)CCNACCNPITILPublic Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

U.S. Coast GuardDepartment of Defense (DoD)Department of Homeland Security (DHS)C5ITelecommunicationsNetwork EquipmentFederal Architecture StandardsMilitary RegulationsSLAsTechnical Deployment Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, plan, and execute multiple parallel IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure
Define project scope, build detailed work breakdown structures, maintain integrated master schedules, and manage critical paths
Identify, track, and mitigate technical, logistical, and timeline risks; develop contingency plans to minimize network downtime
Serve as a primary point of contact for USCG leadership, technical leads, and third-party vendors
Ensure adherence to SLAs, delivery timelines, and military regulations
Manage project budgets, track expenditures, forecast financial requirements, and coordinate procurement workflows
Coordinate allocation and daily tasks of network engineers, field technicians, site readiness coordinators, and security teams
Quality-check and oversee submission of project deliverables, engineering documentation, change management tickets, and Monthly Status Reports
Implement IT project management best practices and align deployments with USCG and federal architecture standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (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, such as Opengear, Perle, or Cradlepoint
Solid understanding of satellite communications, including 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
Must be able to attain and maintain a Public Trust
Technical certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or ITIL are a 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