Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager on our project with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), you will support the WECMS project at the program level and assist in the Project Management practice area through mentorship and coaching. In this role, you will be responsible for providing program-level project management support, leading budgeting, reporting, planning, process enhancement, and development. We are looking for someone who can establish positive relationships, and coordinate, create, and manage high-caliber communications with our government stakeholders, partner contract agencies, and internal teams.

This position is remote (work from home) and requires a federal background investigation and US residence for 3 of the last 5 years.

Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary point of contact for clients and external partners, ensuring comprehension of objectives and technical details through effective written and oral communication.Orchestrate contract management, tracking scope, risk, budget, milestones, and timelines for the project, including monitoring and planning towards deadlines, reviewing and approving timesheets, and preparing invoices.Build and nurture positive relationships with government stakeholders and partner contract agencies, navigating policies, people, and project escalations.Coordinate program-level planning events and meetings; create and distribute comprehensive meeting notes to capture discussions, decisions, and action items, ensuring all members are well-informed and aligned.Collaborate with the team to prioritize program tasks by ensuring appropriate team allocations, roadmap planning, and project plans to effectively release project initiatives.Support project release efforts and lead company-wide practice area initiatives.Provide mentorship, coaching, and support to other project team members and practitioners, as well as supporting team member onboarding/offboarding and team structure changes.Proactively identify areas for program-level process improvement and efficiency gains within the project management framework through collaborative efforts and proactive problem-solving.Collaborate with the Sales and Strategy teams on business development activities, and with the Product Manager on product definition/delivery approach, balancing requirements for MVP results serving end-users.

QualificationsMinimum 7 years of agile software project management experience, directly contributing to the delivery of projects within multiple-person project teams.Minimum 5 years of government project experience working for or with government agencies.Minimum 5 years of experience leading project teams.A Bachelor’s degree or four additional years of experience.Experience leading Agile ceremonies and practices.Ability to pass a federal government background check.Preferred, but not required: Experience working with at least one government healthcare agency.Preferred, but not required: Certification in SAFe, Agile, or project management (PMP).

Salary$116,000 - $132,000 USD per YearSalary commensurate with qualifications and experience