Junior Project Manager - Federal IT Delivery

Project Manager

Designation:
Project Management

Location:

Reston, VA

• Manage full project lifecycle to deliver quality software on time and within budget.
• Lead cross‑functional teams on enterprise‑scale initiatives or major work streams of complex programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations while ensuring adherence to client expectations and federal regulations.
• Identify and resolve complex project challenges related to scope, timeline, technology, risk, and budget through innovative planning and execution strategies.
• Provide application systems analysis and long‑ and short‑range plans for application selection, development, maintenance, and production support.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders, delivering timely updates, escalating risks, and aligning expectations.
• Drive project success using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods within governance frameworks.
• Drive successful CPARS outcomes by delivering high‑performance results in cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage third‑party vendor relationships, ensuring timely and quality deliverables through tracking, coordination, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with organizational quality assurance standards and lead project audits, lessons learned sessions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor project health through key performance indicators (KPIs) and proactively implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, technical leads, and end users to ensure deliverables meet business needs and usability standards.

• At least 5 years of project management experience, with 3+ years of experience in federal government contracting preferred.
• Proficient in Agile (Scrum) and hybrid delivery models with hands‑on experience adapting approaches based on project needs.
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, and Service Now for planning, tracking, and collaboration.
• Experienced in managing multimillion‑dollar project budgets, cost forecasting, resource planning, and financial reporting.
• Strong capability in risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
• Adept at leading stakeholder communications, managing expectations, facilitating executive briefings, and aligning cross‑functional teams.
• Capable of translating business needs into actionable requirements and supporting process reengineering efforts.
• Experienced in overseeing third‑party vendors, defining SLAs, managing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with contract terms.
• Knowledgeable in federal IT compliance standards, including Section 508, with experience in public sector project delivery.
• Familiar with QA/testing lifecycle, test planning, and supporting UAT to ensure systems meet defined acceptance criteria.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in authoring project charters, status reports, dashboards, and technical documentation.
• Skilled in managing scope change, conducting impact analyses, and aligning teams on updated objectives and deliverables.
• Comfortable interfacing with technical teams (developers, architects, DBAs) to monitor progress and remove blockers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent technical field.
• Certifications:
  
  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent preferred.
• Clearance:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Professional development opportunities, including certification reimbursement.

Appteon is a results‑driven firm specializing in IT and digital transformation. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions, maintaining high‑quality project execution, and fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment.