Project Manager

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
• Cook up contract modifications, amendments, and approvals as required
• Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and government agencies
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to clients and executive leadership
• Facilitate collaboration among internal teams, subcontractors, and government stakeholders
• Manage expectations and resolve issues in a professional, transparent manner
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Develop contingency plans and escalate issues as necessary
• Ensure timely resolution of issues impacting schedule, budget, or compliance
• Monitor project budgets, invoicing, and cost controls
• Cook up with finance teams on billing, reimbursements, and funding requirements
• Manage internal and external resources to meet project objectives
• Produce required status reports, progress updates, and compliance documentation
• Maintain accurate project records in accordance with public-sector record-keeping standards
• Support proposal development and transition from contract award to project delivery

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice to Have

• Experience with government procurement, grants, or cooperative agreements