Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

Job Requirements Fearless is seeking a Project Manager to lead and integrate multiple projects into a cohesive federal program that delivers meaningful, mission-driven outcomes. This role is responsible for providing world-class service, ensuring contract compliance, and driving successful delivery across scope, schedule, and budget. The Project Manager operates independently, serving as a strategic leader and trusted partner to government stakeholders while overseeing Agile program execution, financial performance, and risk mitigation to ensure high-impact results and positive customer retention.

What You’ll Do

• Provide end-to-end management of federal contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and all contractual obligations.
• Serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and federal leadership, maintaining clear and consistent communication.
• Oversee planning, execution, and integration of multiple projects into a unified program strategy that delivers measurable outcomes.
• Provide Agile program oversight across multiple teams, coordinating delivery through SAFe, Scrum-of-Scrums, or other scaled Agile frameworks.
• Ensure world-class service delivery by consistently meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, project plans, cost estimates, and performance baselines.
• Manage project budgets and financial performance, monitor burn rates, and ensure responsible stewardship of government funds.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and dependencies; implement proactive mitigation strategies to protect delivery commitments.
• Lead cross-functional and blended federal/contractor teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Set clear goals, monitor team performance, and ensure alignment between technical execution and program objectives.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and provide regular reporting on project health, risks, financial status, and performance metrics.
• Ensure all delivery activities comply with federal regulations, procurement requirements, and security guidelines.
• Partner with stakeholders to define problems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement process enhancements that increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to account stability and growth through proactive engagement, strategic insight, and delivery excellence.

Skills and Qualifications We Require at Fearless

• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing federal government contracts and complex delivery programs.
• Demonstrated experience with federal contract management, including FAR and DFARS compliance.
• Proven experience overseeing Agile programs in scaled environments (e.g., SAFe, Scrum-of-Scrums) while integrating traditional project controls.
• Strong stakeholder management experience in government settings, including direct communication with COs, CORs, and senior federal leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, cost estimation, financial tracking, and schedule performance in federal programs.
• Proven ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively manage program impacts.
• Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams within blended federal and contractor environments.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, government regulations, contract performance management, and financial accountability.
• Experience supporting financial regulatory agencies or compliance-driven federal environments is a plus.
• Experience in CI/CD integration and Dev Sec Ops  delivery models is a plus.
• Previous experience working on EDGAR or other SEC systems is a plus.
• Project management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent is highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings.
• Ability to…