IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager – Skyward

Join us to drive technology projects that modernize government services. Skyward is dedicated to people‑centered innovation and diverse teamwork.

• Support the Department of Transportation’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer to ensure cost‑effective technology that meets current and future information needs.
• Align IT investments with the office’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Guide project teams and other project managers, coordinating efforts with contractor and federal teams.
• Create, update, and maintain a modernization plan for existing IT systems, including scope, implementation strategy, schedule, results‑oriented goals, and measures.
• Conduct analyses of previously implemented systems to ensure each meets customer and business needs, and identify areas for innovation.

• At least 6 years of experience planning and executing projects.
• 1‑3 years of experience managing federal IT projects that includes web, enterprise, or cloud‑based applications.
• Bachelor’s degree and PMP certification.
• Agile certification (e.g., PMI‑ACP, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner).
• Experience with one or more agile methodologies, including Scrum, Lean, or SAFe.
• Experience managing matrixed teams.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for project documentation.

• Your entire project management experience has been supporting various federal agencies.
• You eat, sleep, and breathe IT project management methodologies.

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. At Skyward, we’re focused on hiring individuals with the right skills and passion to grow, not just checking off every box.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
• 15 days of paid leave
• 7 days of sick leave
• 2 days bereavement leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Up to 40 hours for jury duty
• 401(k) with 4% employer contribution (no vesting)
• Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
• Company‑provided laptop
• $5,000 per year for professional development
• $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
• $2,000 referral bonus
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Legal Shield and d voluntary benefits
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions.

Compensation
: $110,000 - $120,000 a year. Salary is competitive and transparent as required by Maryland law.

Skyward is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and offers flexible working hours, remote opportunities, and a Public Trust security clearance requirement. Offers of employment are contingent upon acceptable background investigation. Applicants must obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

We may use AI tools to support the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.