Manager, Program/Project III (MANP3) - Project Manager

Manager, Program/Project III (MANP3) – Project Manager   ESI.mil Program Support
Full-Time |
Fairfax, VA / Remote

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead support for the ESI.mil Development and Sustainment program. In this potential role, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate technical teams, manage project deliverables, and work closely with Government stakeholders to keep projects on track and aligned with mission priorities.

The Department of War (DOW), Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) manages enterprise-wide commercial IT agreements, assets, and policies to reduce costs across the DOW, Coast Guard, and Intelligence communities. It supports the full IT lifecycle by using the DOW’s combined buying power with software, hardware, and service vendors.

DOW ESI helps lower costs by combining software needs across organizations and promoting Enterprise Software Agreements. It supports smarter purchasing decisions but does not require any specific products or services.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage ESI.mil website modernization, sustainment, cybersecurity, and enhancement efforts
• Serve as the main point of contact for Government stakeholders
• Run agile planning activities, backlog tracking, roadmap updates, and status reporting
• Coordinate teams across development, cybersecurity, testing, UX, accessibility, and operations
• Monitor project scope, schedule, staffing, risks, and overall performance
• Oversee deliverables, reporting, and required documentation
• Support onboarding, staffing transitions, and knowledge transfer activities
• Help resolve issues quickly while maintaining uninterrupted support for operations
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, RMF/ATO, Section 508, and secure development requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience managing agile software development projects within an NIWC or DON enterprise environment, specifically supporting programs with a public-facing, secure web presence.
• Must demonstrate experience managing projects subject to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and STIG compliance.
• Experience managing Federal IT, software development, website sustainment, or modernization projects
• Background leading cross-functional teams in agile and operational environments
• Experience managing Government deliverables, reports, and stakeholder communications
• Strong understanding of project management, risk management, and agile delivery practices
• Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance and Federal IT environments
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• PMP certification is a plus

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting Navy, DoD, NIWC, NAVWAR, or SeaPort NxG programs
• Experience with public-facing Government websites or enterprise CMS platforms
• Familiarity with CMMI, ISO standards, RMF, STIGs, DFARS, and NIST requirements
• Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar project tracking tools

Clearance Requirement: No security clearance required. Personnel requiring physical access to NIWC Pacific facilities or logical access to unclassified Government systems may be required to obtain a CAC and a favorable NIWC PAC Personnel Security Fitness Determination. Base access, if required, will be processed through DBIDS.

Why Join NIS?
At Nationwide IT Services, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals supporting important Department of Defense missions in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
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