This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Manager – Government Software Delivery based in the United States.
This role is a high-impact delivery leadership position responsible for guiding complex enterprise software implementations within highly regulated government environments.
You will oversee end-to-end program execution, ensuring that delivery aligns with contractual obligations, Agile practices, and strict compliance standards.
The role requires balancing execution discipline with flexibility across hybrid delivery models and distributed engineering teams.
You will serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, executive stakeholders, and government program leadership.
A strong focus is placed on transparency, risk management, financial accountability, and predictable delivery outcomes.
This is a role for a seasoned delivery leader who thrives in structured, compliance-driven environments while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
You will play a central role in ensuring successful deployments that meet both technical expectations and public sector requirements.
Accountabilities:
Lead and oversee full lifecycle delivery of enterprise software implementation programs for government clients, ensuring alignment between technical execution, contractual commitments, and stakeholder expectations.
Drive end-to-end project delivery from initiation through deployment, stabilization, and operational handover across Agile, hybrid, or traditional delivery frameworks.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, DevOps, security, product, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
Manage Agile ceremonies, backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and release coordination while aligning delivery milestones with contractual obligations.
Act as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, facilitating governance forums, executive reporting, and program steering committees.
Oversee scope, contract, and change management processes, ensuring alignment with SOW requirements and traceability of deliverables.
Own financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and vendor/subcontractor oversight.
Establish governance structures to manage risks, dependencies, quality standards, compliance requirements, and deployment readiness.
Requirements:
Experienced project delivery leader with a strong background in complex software implementations within regulated or public sector environments.
8+ years of experience leading vendor-side enterprise software or digital transformation projects, ideally including government programs.
PMP certification required; additional Agile certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe strongly preferred.
Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional, geographically distributed teams across engineering, product, and operations.
Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery models, with the ability to align iterative development with fixed contractual milestones.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, financial forecasting, and delivery performance metrics across multiple workstreams.
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with experience leading governance and steering committee discussions.
Strong analytical, organizational, and risk management capabilities in high-accountability environments.
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer cost-sharing
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) plan with employer safe harbor contribution (fully vested)
Generous paid time off with tenure-based increases
Paid company holidays
Annual discretionary bonus eligibility in addition to base salary
Salary range: $150,000 – $180,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications
Flexible work arrangements supporting remote collaboration
Structured environment focused on professional growth and delivery excellence.
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