Project Manager - .NET Enterprise

Job Title

Project Manager - .NET Enterprise Applications

Bethesda, MD

Hybrid Work (Minimum 2 days Onsite)

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

No Current or Future Sponsorship offered for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate enterprise software development initiatives supporting mission-critical NIH applications. This role requires a strong technical background in Agile .NET application delivery, enterprise architecture coordination, cloud modernization, and full software development lifecycle (SDLC) management.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex web and mobile application projects within Microsoft technology environments and will serve as a key liaison between government stakeholders, technical leadership, developers, QA teams, security teams, and operations support personnel.

• Lead multiple concurrent Agile software development projects supporting enterprise web and mobile applications built on the Microsoft technology stack.
• Manage project execution across the full SDLC, including gathering requirements, architecture planning, development, testing, deployment, operations, and maintenance.
• Coordinate technical teams responsible for:
  • ASP.NET/.NET 6-8 enterprise applications
  • C# development
  • React, Vue.js, and React Native front-end development
  • SQL Server database development and ETL processes
  • CI/CD pipeline implementation and release management
  • Mobile application development and deployment
  • Cloud modernization and migration initiatives
• Collaborate with Technical Leads and Solution Architects to evaluate technical approaches, system integrations, infrastructure modernization strategies, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Oversee Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, daily standups, retrospectives, release planning, and iterative delivery cycles.
• Ensure effective configuration management, change control, version control, and release governance using Azure Dev Ops, Git, and related tools.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical project plans, resource allocations, timelines, budget tracking, risk assessments, and dependency management documentation.
• Monitor and report project health, technical risks, schedule impacts, staffing needs, and delivery metrics through recurring status reporting and executive briefings.
• Coordinate implementation of secure software engineering practices aligned with:
  • FISMA compliance
  • ATO processes
  • POA&M remediation activities
  • Section 508 accessibility standards
  • Federal and HHS security requirements
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including:
  • Lift-and-shift evaluations
  • Containerization strategies
  • Microservices architectures
  • Auto-scaling and serverless solution assessments
  • Cloud proof-of-concept and pilot initiatives
• Partner with QA and testing teams to ensure automated testing strategies, quality assurance standards, defect tracking, and release validation procedures are properly implemented.
• Coordinate deployment planning, production support readiness, operational transition activities, and continuity of operations planning.
• Support technical documentation efforts, including system documentation, architecture diagrams, management plans, onboarding/offboarding materials, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all technical deliverables align with HHS Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) methodology and NIH enterprise modernization objectives.
• Anticipate technical, operational, and business challenges impacting delivery and proactively develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, quality, and performance objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing Agile .NET implementations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software development methodologies and technical delivery processes
• Hands-on understanding of:
  • .NET / ASP.NET technologies
  • C#
  • SQL Server databases
  • REST APIs and system integrations
  • React and/or Vue front-end technologies
  • CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• Ability to comprehend complex software architectures, data models, and enterprise system integrations
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams in Agile environments
• Strong understanding of SDLC governance, configuration management, and release management processes
• Experience managing technical risks, dependencies, and enterprise application delivery schedules
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the Rockville, MD / DC Metro area

• Master's degree in a technical or management-related discipline
• PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or Agile certifications preferred.
• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal health IT environments.
• Familiarity with:
  • HHS EPLC
  • FISMA
  • ATO packages
  • POA&M management
  • Section 508 compliance
• Experience…