Lead Project Manager (VA ESOM - PMCoE)

Accountabilities:: Lead all phases of IT project management, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, in accordance with PMP standards and applicable federal project management procedures. Serve as the operational team lead for the PMCoE, providing day-to-day coordination, guidance, and oversight to 22 Project Managers and one SharePoint/Web Developer. Develop formal project charters and establish clear project objectives, roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Create and maintain detailed project plans, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and deliverables-based schedules that accurately reflect project scope and activities. Facilitate project kickoffs, status meetings, reviews, and closeout sessions with project teams, customers, program managers, sponsors, and senior stakeholders. Monitor milestones, critical dates, dependencies, and deliverables while identifying potential schedule risks and developing appropriate corrective actions. Identify, assess, document, track, and mitigate cost, resource, schedule, technical, and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle. Analyze variances from approved plans and implement changes to keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives. Develop project effort, cost, and resource estimates and track actual performance against approved plans. Maintain effective communication and collaboration across customers, internal teams, external stakeholders, and project leadership. Conduct periodic project performance reviews and provide clear status updates, measurements, and insights to senior management and program leadership. Ensure project documentation, schedules, risk information, and other work products remain accurate, accessible, and ready for review and approval. Apply project management tools and performance measurements to support effective planning, tracking, oversight, and continuous improvement across the portfolio. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline. 10+ years of program or project management experience, including substantial experience managing IT-related projects. PMP certification or an equivalent recognized project management certification. Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating large project management teams in complex IT environments. Strong knowledge of project and lifecycle management methodologies, standards, and best practices. Proven experience tracking project cost, schedule, resources, deliverables, and performance. Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, communicate, and mitigate project risks. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex project dependencies. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to present project information clearly to large and diverse groups. Strong leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Federal government or Department of Veterans Affairs project experience is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Must meet applicable federal identification requirements and be able to update identification documents as needed to successfully complete the suitability process. Ability to work remotely while supporting Eastern Time working hours. Benefits: Annual salary range of $155,000–$165,000 USD . Fully remote position within the United States. Healthcare benefits and supplemental insurance options. Paid time off. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Discount and rewards programs. Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, and professional development, subject to applicable IRS limits. Flexibility to pursue courses, certifications, networking, and other professional development opportunities. Opportunities for career growth across technology and business disciplines. Supportive, collaborative, and mission-focused work environment. Access to virtual and in-person employee activities, wellness initiatives, celebrations, and community events. Opportunity to contribute to meaningful federal technology modernization and mission-support initiatives.