Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Project Manager Job Location US-VA-McLean Posted Date 21 hours ago(4/15/2025 9:46 AM) Job ID 6274 Clearance Requirement Public Trust Overview

Design. Disrupt. Repeat.

 

Are you a leader? Energetic? Be an agent of change on a team committed to achieving client-focused, mission-driven excellence. Steampunk is looking for an experienced Project Manager with an appetite for taking on challenges. You're going to be challenged each day with new and complex mission and delivery opportunities as you serve as the team lead for a major mission system. 

 

Ideal candidates will thrive with clients in a consultative capacity and will have experience managing teams of technical personnel to build Salesforce systems. 

Contributions

As a Project Manager, you will be the leader, driving delivery in a government client consulting environment. You will be a client manager, coach, mentor, and an accountable project manager with a proven track record of leading deployments of solutions in a federal government contracting Salesforce environment.

 

Some things you can tell us about at your interview:

How you grow leaders and grow teams to be self-organizing, motivated, and client focusedWhat you think “client delight” meansYour experience leading Salesforce development teams, Agile and DevSecOpsProject Management/leadership experience that you’d draw fromYour experience in federal government contracting and working with clientsHow you interface and engage with all levels of a team, mentor them, and lead themWhat makes a great Leader? If you don't know the difference between that and management, this just isn't going to work out. 

Responsibilities include:

Ensures team(s) maintains focus on quality and continuous deliveryMonitors team morale and plans/coordinates team-building activities to maintain positive team moraleProvides visibility into delivery targets, commitments, and progressCreates Roadmaps and Milestone charts for the projectUnderstands and coaches the team on delivery controls, compliance to minimize operational, and reputational riskUnderstands domain architecture and targets to identify upstream and downstream dependencies and to support the team in risk managementProactively identifies impediments and appropriately resolves using network of peers and formal channels (including escalation if required)Integrates Agile and Lean principles into team practices and work productsAssesses the current organization and delivery environment and recommends optimal practices tailored to the clientPrepares and delivers effective communications both verbally and orally regarding progress and status for both internal and client teamsPerforms hands-on project work, including analysis, design and change management, as needed by the projectWe need more than just a coach, we need someone who will also roll up their sleeves and deliver too.

 

Qualifications

Required:

Authorized to work for any U.S. employerAbility to obtain a Federal ClearanceBachelors degree, or equivalent years of experience, preferably in Information TechnologyProven background in federal government contracting and project management7+ Years in Project Management and Information TechnologyProficient in Microsoft ProjectExperience leading software development implementations in federal government contracting environmentsAbility to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influenceFlexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and peopleProven experience of leading the deployment of enterprise and custom Software solutions in client environmentsDemonstrated ability to influence and consult while providing thought leadership to sponsors/stakeholders in solving governance, project management, business process and/or technical problemsExperience defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholdersExperience developing detailed project plans, schedules, and risk management strategiesExperience generating executive-level reports and dashboards on project health, milestones, and financial performanceExperience using data-driven insights to identify areas of improvement and recommend optimizationsExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with strong presentation and facilitation skillsStrong interpersonal skills, customer-centric attitude, ability to deal with cultural diversityProven team player and team builderStrong organizational and analytical skillsKnowledge of government procurement processes, contracts (e.g., GSA schedules, IDIQ), and compliance standards (e.g., FAR, DFARS).Experience with managing budgets, task orders, and subcontractor relationshipsProven experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA)Must have USDA experience 

Preferred: 

Scrum Master certification (Certified Scrum Master, or equivalent)PMP CertificationExperience with Human-Centered Design

 

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $175,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 

 

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

 

 

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

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