[Remote] Project Manager (IT & Software Development)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional Agile software development teams delivering, modernizing, and maintaining secure enterprise software applications. The role manages project planning, stakeholder communication, risk and compliance activities, team leadership, and delivery of high-quality software in a secure federal environment.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders
• Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource allocation plans
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Sprint Retrospectives, acting as or supporting the Scrum Master role
• Monitor project performance using metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts, cumulative flow) to ensure predictable and continuous delivery of high-quality software
• Serve as the primary liaison between the technical development team, business partners, and client leadership
• Provide clear, concise, and timely status reports, executive dashboards, and performance metrics highlighting progress, key achievements, and upcoming milestones
• Manage client expectations and facilitate change management processes when project scope or requirements evolve
• Proactively identify, assess, track, and mitigate project risks, technical dependencies, and operational blockers
• Ensure all deliverables comply with federal and enterprise compliance requirements, including Section 508 accessibility standards and operations security (OPSEC) policies
• Collaborate with DevSecOps and security teams to ensure software development practices align with cybersecurity protocols and authorization mandates
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a cross-functional team of full-stack developers, business analysts, and QA engineers
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Manage resource constraints and resolve internal conflicts or technical bottlenecks to keep the project on schedule

Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered)
• Minimum of 7+ years of professional project management experience, with at least 5+ years dedicated to managing complex software development projects (SDLC)
• Proven experience managing projects within a secure, federal, or defense-oriented IT ecosystem
• Demonstrated success leading Agile/Scrum teams and managing product backlogs
• Proficient with modern project management and Agile collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps)
• Solid understanding of modern software architectures, including cloud environments, microservices, and DevSecOps pipelines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI) (Required)
• Work Status Allowable: U.S. citizenship
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust or Favorably Adjudicated Secret Clearance
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a technical field
• Experience transitioning legacy legacy systems to modern architectures (e.g., cloud migration, microservices)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and government security authorization processes (Risk Management Framework / RMF)
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) / Professional Scrum Master (PSM) (Highly Preferred)
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) (Highly Preferred)
• Active baseline certifications aligning with security requirements (e.g., CAPM, PMP, or CompTIA Security+ CE) to facilitate system access in secure environments

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Growth and development opportunities

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