Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Remote (Local to Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL)

Type: Contract

Contractor Work Model: Remote – offsite

Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects across cross-functional teams from concept through delivery.
• Develop clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables aligned with business objectives and measurable business value.
• Drive project execution by coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring accountability.
• Maintain focus on outcomes and business value, not just task completion.
• Ensure project/program deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Direct and coordinate work plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve cross-organizational issues that may impede project/program success.
• Mentor and guide team members to support effective project/program execution.
• Lead projects within an Agile delivery environment, including iterative planning and sprint execution.
• Work closely with product owners, technical leads, and development teams to align backlog priorities.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage work items, track progress, and monitor delivery metrics.
• Ensure backlog grooming, sprint planning, and task tracking are maintained in Azure DevOps.
• Analyze project challenges, dependencies, and constraints to determine the most effective path forward.
• Anticipate risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Challenge assumptions and ask questions that clarify objectives and improve outcomes.
• Make sound, data-informed decisions when navigating ambiguity or competing priorities.
• Serve as the central coordination point between project teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions clearly.
• Facilitate productive discussions that drive consensus and forward momentum.

• 15+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs in a large enterprise or federal government environment, including at least 5 years in the Agile world and 5 years in traditional waterfall delivery.
• Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog management and work tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP and CSM or SAFE SM certifications.
• Experience working with enterprise technology or digital delivery teams.
• Experience managing complex multi-team initiatives.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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