IT Project Manager - Senior Associate - Hybrid

MD
- Bethesda

29789

Westat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. Our evidence-based findings help clients in government and the private sector accelerate advancements in health, education, transportation, and social and economic policy. Our dedication to improving lives through research and our approach to projects grounded in investigative curiosity, statistical and data rigor, adaptive methods, and advanced technology are why clients find exceptional value in our work.

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering technology projects that support business and client objectives. This role leads project activities across the full project lifecycle, including project planning, requirements management, stakeholder communications, budget oversight, risk management, and operational transition. The IT Project Manager works closely with clients, business leaders, and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality, security, and organizational standards.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work arrangement at our corporate headquarters 2 days per week in Bethesda.

• Lead the planning and delivery of technology projects, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and facilitate requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, and stakeholder approvals.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and issue logs.
• Implement project governance processes, including change control, risk management, issue management, and status reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, project leadership and technical teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively communicating potential challenges to stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders.
• Define team roles and responsibilities and coordinate work across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, and forecasted effort; recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security requirements, contractual obligations, and project management best practices.
• Support project closeout activities and transition solutions to operations and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and relevant experience in IT project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 9+ years of experience managing IT projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Experience managing software development, data analytics, cloud, infrastructure, or enterprise technology projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients and business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is strongly preferred.
• CAPM certification may be considered for candidates with strong project management experience.
• Experience supporting federal government clients and contracts.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other Agile certification preferred.
• Experienc…