Project Manager

Position Summary 

Effectual Project Managers are key members of the Public Sector Program Management team, responsible for delivering mission-aligned solutions with a strong focus on technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. They will lead complex cloud transformation initiatives within the public sector, ensuring delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions. This position requires a hands-on leader with deep experience in agile methodologies, software development, and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will oversee projects involving on-prem to cloud migration, guiding cross-functional teams while aligning technical execution with strategic objectives. As representatives of the Effectual brand, they are expected to stay current with applicable public sector standards, policies, and best practices to consistently deliver high-quality, well-architected solutions that address the diverse needs of government and public sector organizations. 

A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of an Effectual Project Manager 

The Project Manager will drive daily project execution, resolving obstacles that threaten timelines or deliverables. Be available during core customer hours, support in-person collaboration which is essential to ensure effective communication and teamwork. Lead agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, while coordinating with technical leads, business analysts, and stakeholders to maintain alignment on scope, priorities, and dependencies. Oversee budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, adjusting plans as needed, and report project metrics, risks, and status to executive leadership. Also, mentor team members in agile practices and cloud transformation methodologies to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Monitor Agile metrics through tools such as Jira dashboards. Support continuous improvement of team processes and delivery practices. Your expertise will be critical in driving both application development and successful cloud migration initiatives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud migration and software modernization initiatives 

• Manage multi-disciplinary teams using SCRUM, Kanban, or hybrid agile methodologies to ensure iterative progress and delivery 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets  

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, resolving issues promptly to maintain project momentum 

• Serve as primary point of contact for government clients, providing status updates, progress reports, and decision support 

• Ensure compliance with federal security, IT, and PM standards throughout the project lifecycle 

• Facilitate change management processes to integrate new cloud platforms, applications, and workflows into existing environments 

• Conduct lessons-learned sessions post-project and implement improvements for future initiatives 

• Drive continuous improvement across projects and teams to optimize performance and outcomes 

• Identify and remove blockers in collaboration with the Scrum Masters to maintain team velocity 

• Foster collaboration between team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure transparency and alignment 

• Maintain Agile tracking systems to provide accurate, actionable metrics for project performance 

• Provide expert guidance and support to project teams during the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables 

• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging and communicating to ensure alignment and successful delivery of projects 

Qualifications 

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field AND 

• Minimum Experience: 10 years of experience, with 3 years in client-facing roles delivering technical solutions OR 

• Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience: Must have at least 10 years of on-the-job experience 

• Available during customer working hours, as needed—both for scheduled and impromptu support 

• Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally on-site in Washington DC  

• Must be a US Citizen 

• 10+ years of project management experience in government or public sector environments 

• Must-have certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional), and ScrumMaster (CSM or PSM) 

• Strong background in agile methodologies such as SCRUM and Kanban, with proven ability to scale agile practices in government programs 

• Demonstrated experience leading on-prem to cloud migration and software modernization efforts 

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or equivalent 

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills 

• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other project tracking systems 

• Familiarity with technical environments, including cloud migration projects (AWS preferred) and enterprise-level software stacks 

• Experience with Agile techniques (User Stories including descriptions, acceptance criteria and story points, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing) 

• You are able to work with distributed teams and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously 

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills 

• Quick-learner and operating with minimum supervision in a changing environment 

• Experienced in drafting comprehensive documents using Microsoft Office suite 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate requirements into technical specifications 

• Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings 

• Detail-oriented and able to stand behind the quality of the work 

• Able to properly understand and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines 

• Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule 

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience 

• Active Clearance or Public Trust (DOJ Preferred) 

• PMI and AWS Certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) 

• Experience in budget planning and financial forecasting for multi-million-dollar projects 

• Technical understanding of software architecture and integration for modernization initiatives 

• Exposure to hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud deployments 

• Familiarity with performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting for executive leadership 

• Experience in leading Agile transformation initiatives within large, complex organizations 

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevSecOps practices 
• Stay updated with emerging AWS cloud technologies, public sector regulations, industry trends, and best practices related to application migrations 

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

The work is generally performed in an office environment.  Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, written communication.  Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.