DevOps I.T. Project Manager (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

General Requirements

• Location: Must be local to the DC/MD/VA (DMV) area. Should be able to come to Vienna, VA, 3-4 times a week.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
• Federal Experience: Preferably with HHS, CMS, FDA, IRS, or DHS.
• Clearance: Public Trust or able to obtain.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree minimum; relevant certifications preferred (PMP, CSM, SAFe, ITIL).
• Job Stability: Preference for candidates with 2+ years in recent roles.

IT Technical Project Manager -

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, low-code or DevOps environments, and a proven track record of improving services within the federal sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Lead and coach teams in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Manage federal programs and projects involving COTS products and/or AWS technology stacks.
• Provide support in core project management areas such as cost management, scope, resource allocation, governance, and quality assurance.
• Lead projects in DevOps or DevSecOps environments.
• Advise clients on IT transformation initiatives, including strategy, assessment, process re-engineering, automation, and metrics.
• Assist with proposal development and lead business development efforts including crafting value-driven business cases and supporting winning bids.

Key Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience supporting federal civilian agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP (from PMI) is required.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is preferred.
• Experience with platforms such as ServiceNow, Appian, Salesforce, or with DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies.
• Technical background in Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML, Intelligent Automation, or Data Platforms.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, foster trust, and encourage continuous improvement and innovation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with legacy-to-cloud migrations.
• Familiarity with COTS tools including ServiceNow, Appian, Salesforce.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline automation.
• SAFe Agile certification.

Work Location:

Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite at Tysons Corner, VA, and 1–2 days remote

Preferred candidates located in the DC Metro Area (VA, DC, MD)

PROTEK Consulting is a Woman-Owned Small Business led by an experienced team of industry veterans. Together, we make impeccable candidate-to-job matches delivering the right fit for our clients, every time. We work tirelessly in pursuit of the perfect match for our clients, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of their strategic business partners. We value and strive for a long-term relationship not short-term gain. We put our client’s interest in front of our own. We work really hard to understand our client’s underlying interests not just surface “wants”. We are genuinely passionate and enthusiastic about connecting our clients with the perfect match.

Company Description

PROTEK Consulting is a Woman-Owned Small Business led by an experienced team of industry veterans. Together, we make impeccable candidate-to-job matches delivering the right fit for our clients, every time. We work tirelessly in pursuit of the perfect match for our clients, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of their strategic business partners. We value and strive for a long-term relationship not short-term gain. We put our client’s interest in front of our own. We work really hard to understand our client’s underlying interests not just surface “wants”. We are genuinely passionate and enthusiastic about connecting our clients with the perfect match.