Project Manager

About This Role

This Project Manager role involves overseeing projects for state and local government contracts, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulations. The Project Manager serves as the main point of contact for government clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with contract requirements
• Lead project kickoff, status meetings, and closeout activities
• Manage project scope, milestones, deliverables, and change requests in accordance with contract provisions
• Track performance metrics and ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables
• Ensure adherence to state and local government regulations, policies, and procurement rules
• Maintain compliance with contract terms, SLAs, reporting requirements, and audit standards
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and government agencies
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to clients and executive leadership
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Monitor project budgets, invoicing, and cost controls

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of project management experience, preferably with state or local government contracts
• Demonstrated experience managing projects under formal contracts and compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PMP or equivalent project management certification or ability to obtain certification
• Contract and compliance management
• Stakeholder communication and negotiation
• Risk and issue management
• Budgeting and financial oversight
• Documentation and reporting discipline
• Ability to work effectively in regulated environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related field
• 3–7+ years of project management experience, preferably with state or local government contracts

Nice to Have

• Experience with government procurement, grants, or cooperative agreements
• Familiarity with public-sector reporting, audits, and regulatory environments
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-vendor environments

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications