DOT Task LeadProject Manager

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Savan is seeking a Task Lead / Project Manager to support a Department of Transportation (DoT) program by managing task order execution and leading project teams delivering professional and technical services. The Task Lead serves as the primary point of contact for federal client stakeholders and is responsible for overseeing project delivery managing staff and ensuring successful performance across scope schedule cost and quality. This role includes direct people management responsibilities and requires regular engagement with government task leads CORs and program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Manage task order execution from initiation through closeout
Develop and maintain project plans schedules and deliverables
Ensure compliance with contract requirements performance standards and reporting obligations
Monitor risks issues and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
Support task order transitions ramp-up activities and closeout efforts
Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for government task leads and CORs
Lead regular status meetings briefings and program reviews
Provide accurate timely reporting on project status risks and performance
Escalate issues appropriately to protect program outcomes and client relationships
Provide direct people management for assigned staff including goal setting performance management coaching and professional development
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including subcontractors
Support staffing plans onboarding and knowledge transfer activities
Foster a collaborative high-performing team environment aligned with program objectives
Manage task-level budgets labor tracking and burn rates
Support forecasting staffing alignment and resource planning
Ensure execution aligns with approved pricing labor categories and funding constraints
Ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables
Promote consistent program management processes and governance
Support continuous improvement and incorporation of lessons learned

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelors degree in business IT or a related field
6 years of project or task management experience
Active PMP certification
Experience managing federal contracts (FFP and/or T&M)
Experience leading teams and managing staff
Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

Experience supporting federal civilian agencies including DoT
Experience leading Agile or hybrid delivery teams
Familiarity with federal acquisition and reporting requirements
Agile or Scrum certification

Work Location & Schedule

Hybrid schedule
On-site presence at Savan Headquarters (Vienna VA) client site in Washington DC and remote work as appropriate.

Application Process
Submit your application to the link on this selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.

Compensation
Savan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards market conditions and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors including years of experience educational qualifications specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job complexity and scope of the roles responsibilities internal salary structures as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

EEO including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender identity sexual orientation national origin age (40 or older) marital status disability genetic information status as a protected veteran or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Required Experience:

Manage task order execution from initiation through closeout
Develop and maintain project plans schedules and deliverables
Ensure compliance with contract requirements performance standards and reporting obligations
Monitor risks issues and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
Support task order transitions ramp-up activities and closeout efforts
Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for government task leads and CORs
Lead regular status meetings briefings and program reviews
Provide accurate timely reporting on project status risks and performance
Escalate issues appropriately to protect program outcomes and client relationships
Provide direct people management for assigned staff including goal setting performance management coaching and professional development
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including subcontractors
Support staffing plans onboarding and knowledge transfer activities
Foster a collaborative high-performing team environment aligned with program objectives
Manage task-level budgets labor tracking and burn rates
Support forecasting staffing alignment and resource planning
Ensure execution aligns with approved pricing labor categories and funding constraints
Ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables
Promote consistent program management processes and governance
Support continuous improvement and incorporation of lessons learned