Leads delivery of a federal healthcare IT portal across project initiation, requirements, architecture, Agile development, testing, security compliance, deployment, training, and operations transition. Manages scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, dependencies, contractual deliverables, governance, and stakeholder communications. Coordinates cross-functional teams and supports FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, Section 508, EPLC, security authorization, and ATO readiness activities for CDC and NIOSH stakeholders.
Company Description
TrueTandem's mission is to be a trusted information technology solutions provider, committed to the success of our customers, communities and employees. To enable this mission, we listen to our customers’ needs, empower our dedicated and talented employees, envision success together, and deliver innovative cost-effective solutions. For our customers, we aim to deliver more power to meet their business outcomes through technology implementation, integration, optimization and customization. We enable some of the most well-known companies, nonprofits and federal agencies in the United States to intelligently plan and develop their applications, modernize their infrastructure and manage their data.
This position requires exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and federal program delivery experience. You will guide cross-functional teams through project initiation, requirements development, architecture planning, Agile delivery, testing, security compliance, deployment, training, and transition to operations.
The Project manager will serve as the primary delivery lead across program management, client engagement, and solution execution, overseeing contractual deliverables, Agile teams, EPLC governance activities, SA&A support, and ATO readiness while managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of the portal program, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, mission objectives, and stakeholder expectations.
- Manages program scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and dependencies across all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initiation through deployment and closeout.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, facilitating governance reviews, status reporting, executive briefings, and customer engagement activities.
- Drives Agile delivery efforts by leading cross-functional teams of business analysts, architects, developers, testers, security specialists, and trainers to deliver high-quality solutions
- Ensures compliance with federal security, privacy, accessibility, and governance requirements, including FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, Section 508, EPLC, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
- Develops and maintains program management artifacts, monitors performance metrics, and oversees knowledge transfer, training, and operational readiness activities to support long-term program success
Required Skills
- 8+ years of project management experience supporting Federal Government IT projects.
- 5+ years of experience delivering software development, application modernization, or digital transformation projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing Agile software development projects using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methodologies.
- Experience supporting Microsoft-based solutions, including Azure, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, or comparable enterprise technologies.
- Strong understanding of FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications.
- PMP Certification required
- Bachelor's Degree
- US Citizen and active Public Trust clearance
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting CDC, NIOSH, HHS, or other Federal Government agencies.
- Experience managing projects involving citizen-facing portals, case management solutions, or healthcare/public health systems.
- Experience supporting HHS Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) processes.
- Agile certification (Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent).
Additional Information
TrueTandem is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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