Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Posted on :
06-08-2025
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1 Vacancy
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06-08-2025
Job Description
About Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015 federal state and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.
As a client services company we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure reliable fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful impactful and deeply connected to public good.
Position summary
Nava is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Deputy Program Manager (DPM) / Principal Project Manager to drive and support one of our key strategic programs with an external customer. The ideal candidate possesses both technical and advanced project management skills with a proven track record leading subordinate project management teams. The DPM will work closely with the Program Manager to create transparent reporting systems quality control measures execution plans and effective standards and procedures for project teams internal and external stakeholders. A successful DPM will be well versed in both Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks. The DPM will report directly to the Director of Project Management. This role will require occasional client interface opportunities with occasional travel to New Jersey for onsite meetings and engagements. Estimated travel approximately 25%.
What youll do
- Support the contract Program Manager to lead cross-functional delivery teams of design product engineering and project management
- Organizes directs and manages contract operations support functions in support of the contract program manager
- Responsible for budget financial execution and forecasting for the program
- Directly responsible for leading the Project Management team to support an Agile delivery framework for 9 scrum teams
- Develop track and report against all program-level milestones in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for parallel delivery efforts
- Develop and track transparent delivery performance metrics for internal and external stakeholders
- Develop reporting artifacts and escalation channels for risks and opportunities
- Establish integrated dashboards for real-time status reporting
- Implement and manage a change management plan for the contract
- Additional duties as needed in support of the Program Manager or Director of Project Management
Required skills
- Technical skills: Agile Delivery Framework P&L Management Change and Quality Management
- Experience: Jira/Atlassian Products GitHub Mural Visio Google Suite
- Years of experience: 8-10 years of managing IT implementation projects; Education: Bachelor of Science and/or Bachelor of Arts; 15 years of experience in lieu of degree
Desired skills
- Technical skills: PMI PMP Certification
- Experience with: Jira/Atlassian Products GitHub Mural Visio Google Suite
- Years of experience: 10 years of direct IT Project Management; 2-3 years platform implementation/deprecation 5 years of experience with risks opportunities issues and change management
- Education: B.S. in engineering computer science IT Systems Management; 15 years of experience in lieu of degree
$159300 - $177000 a year
Other requirements
All roles at Nava require the following:
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
Work authorization that doesnt require visa sponsorship now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance depending on the contract
Perks working with Nava
Health coverage comprehensive medical dental and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage Nava provides disability life and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off vacation holidays (including Juneteenth) and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus when Nava meets its goals eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave paid time off for new parents plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program full platform offering physical mental & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcares virtual visit program
Sabbatical leave earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses tuition & certs
Referral bonus get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care
Location
We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:
Alabama Arizona California Colorado DC Florida Georgia Illinois Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nevada North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Tennessee Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin
*If you are not living in one of the states listed above unfortunately you will not be considered for a position at this time.
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We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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