Senior Project Manager, Public Sector

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
84K-126K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Lead complex federal technology and digital services projects from discovery through deployment. Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources; facilitate Agile delivery; partner with technical leads; drive financial performance and client satisfaction; lead cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Forum One is a digital agency that helps federal agencies and mission-driven organizations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, technology, and data programs. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background managing federal government technology and digital services projects. The ideal candidate has experience working within federal contracting environments, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering successful outcomes for government clients.

What You'll DoProject Leadership
  • Lead complex federal technology and digital services projects from discovery through deployment.
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Facilitate Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
  • Partner with technical leads to translate requirements into actionable project plans and user stories.
  • Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Financial & Operational Management
  • Manage project budgets, burn rates, forecasts, and resource allocations.
  • Track scope changes and support change order processes.
  • Maintain accurate project reporting, revenue forecasting, and invoicing.
  • Drive project profitability and operational efficiency.
Client Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact on the project for federal clients.
  • Facilitate status meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder communications.
  • Support high client satisfaction and CPARS performance.
Team Collaboration
  • Lead cross-functional teams including designers, developers, strategists, and subcontractors.
  • Conduct project health checks and retrospectives.
  • Support a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of project management experience (or Master's degree and 7+ years), including leading federal government technology, digital services, web, CMS, cloud, data, or digital transformation projects.
  • PMP certification required, with strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, resource allocation, and overall project financial performance.
  • Strong understanding of federal contracting environments, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts, FAR/DFARS requirements, and federal procurement processes.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, client relationship, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Why Forum One?

Join a collaborative team that helps government agencies deliver meaningful outcomes through innovative digital solutions. You'll work alongside talented professionals in a remote-first environment focused on impact, growth, and continuous improvement.

Forum One is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Forum One is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the target base salary range is  $84,000 to $126,000. Actual compensation salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, such as your qualifications, skills, experience, security clearances, certifications, and the scope of your responsibilities. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.   

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of project management experience (or Master's degree and 7+ years).
  • PMP certification.
  • Experience leading federal government technology, digital services, web, CMS, cloud, data, or digital transformation projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, resource allocation, and overall project financial performance.
  • Strong understanding of federal contracting environments, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts, FAR/DFARS requirements, and federal procurement processes.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, client relationship, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
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The Company
Arlington, VA
147 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Forum One amplifies the impact of mission-driven organizations through transformational digital solutions. For 25 years, changemakers have relied on our wide-reaching expertise in strategy, design, and technology to move their missions forward. We achieve lasting impact for our clients through innovation, pragmatism, and our belief in rich, diverse perspectives.

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