IT Project Management and Delivery Manager

This job opportunity is part of an RFP process; candidates are invited to submit their resumes detailing relevant experience.

Location : Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems.

We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Job Title IT Project Management and Delivery Manager Cloud Services Support

Job Summary - The IT Project Management and Delivery Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from the planning phase through to successful delivery, with a focus on supporting NIH's Cloud initiatives.

This role involves managing the project lifecycle, liaising between cross-functional teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure that deliverables, schedules, and costs are effectively communicated and adhered to.

The Project Manager will monitor project progress, facilitate meetings, and ensure that key milestones are met.

Key Responsibilities

Manage projects from initiation to delivery, developing detailed project plans, including timelines, tasks, milestones, and deliverables.

Ensure alignment with NIH’s mission-critical goals and cloud strategies, especially in the areas of cloud professional services and program management.

Track, execute, and report progress on project plans, including project status reports and risk management.

Serve as the liaison between project members, NIH Institutes / Centers (ICs), cross-functional teams, and external vendors to ensure all parties are informed about project requirements, deliverables, schedules, and costs.

Communicate project status, potential risks, and changes effectively to all stakeholders.

Plan and facilitate project meetings to align team members on methods, goals, and task completion.

Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, notes, and project summaries.

Ensure all stakeholders are aware of and aligned with project objectives and updates.

Monitor task completion and identify project risks. Develop and implement mitigation plans to ensure project success.

Allocate resources, budgets, and hours to the project, adjusting allocations as necessary to meet evolving needs.

Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks such as the HHS Enterprise Performance Lifecycle (EPLC), NIH Capital Planning, and IT security requirements.

Maintain project documentation, including charters, architectural plans, and system implementation strategies.

Develop and support quality assurance plans to measure performance and ensure adherence to agreed-upon goals.

Coordinate contract transition-in and transition-out tasks, ensuring smooth transitions for services related to NIH Cloud initiatives.

Develop transition plans and maintain documentation for handover processes as needed.

Provide or coordinate after-hours support as needed for production-level changes or incidents, including escalations for security issues in the NIH Cloud environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

At least 5 years of experience in project management, ideally within IT or cloud services environments.

Strong experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Familiarity with NIH, HHS, or other government frameworks is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $145,000 to $175,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

The target salary is 160,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education / training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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