Project Manager – Government

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. Lead and manage complex customer engagements and project initiatives across cross-functional teams .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,900 - $174,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and stakeholder communication, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving operational improvements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex customer engagements effectively.

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Project ManagementStakeholder CommunicationRisk ManagementAgile MethodologiesPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningMilestone ManagementDependency TrackingGovernance DocumentationRisk Register ManagementExecutive-Level ReportingScope ManagementChange ControlOperational ImprovementsProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsConflict Resolution Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamsCustomer EngagementsCompliance RequirementsGovernment ContractsPublic Sector Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage complex customer engagements and project initiatives across cross-functional teams
Drive project planning, milestone management, dependency tracking, issue resolution, and delivery execution throughout the project lifecycle
Build and maintain project schedules, action logs, risk registers, governance documentation, and executive-ready status reporting artifacts
Drive cross-functional execution and alignment across Engineering, Product Management, Testing, Operations, Legal, Sales, and customer stakeholders
Lead customer communications, governance discussions, delivery reviews, and project status meetings
Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication, issue escalation, and consistent follow-through
Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies proactively while driving accountability and resolution across teams
Lead scope management and change control efforts while ensuring alignment to contractual obligations and business objectives
Communicate project health, delivery status, risks, financial impacts, dependencies, and key decisions to leadership and customer stakeholders
Ensure compliance with organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements throughout all project phases
Drive operational improvements and contribute to PMO delivery best practices and process optimization efforts
Operate effectively in fast-moving environments where priorities, timelines, and requirements may evolve
Manage ambiguity and shifting priorities
Provide concise, clear, and actionable project updates
Build client confidence through preparedness, communication, accountability, and professionalism
Influence teams and drive alignment without direct authority
Perform duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of project management, PMO, or equivalent delivery experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
PMP certification preferred
Experience leading customer-facing projects within complex, cross-functional environments
Strong organizational, prioritization, and project execution skills
Experience building and maintaining project schedules, governance artifacts, risk registers, dependency management, and executive-level reporting
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution capabilities
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive accountability across teams
Experience working within Agile, hybrid, or structured project delivery environments
Strong collaboration and leadership skills across technical, operational, business, and customer teams
Experience working within government, regulated, or highly compliance-driven environments strongly preferred
Familiarity with state, local, or federal government contracts, compliance obligations, and customer delivery expectations preferred
Experience supporting highly customer-facing implementations, enterprise delivery initiatives, or public sector programs preferred
Experience working across complex stakeholder environments involving technical teams, business leadership, external customers, and regulatory considerations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with match
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Wellness platform with incentives
Headspace app subscription
Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Bonding and family care leaves
Adoption and surrogacy benefits
Health Savings Account
Health Care Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Commuter Spending Account
Annual Paid Time Off
Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and volunteer with a charity
Annual incentive bonus