Position Summary

Effectual

Project Managers

are key members of the Public Sector Program Management team, responsible for delivering mission-alignedsolutions with a strong focus on technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.Theywill lead complex cloud transformation initiatives within the public sector, ensuring delivery of high-quality,timely, and cost-effective solutions. Thispositionrequires a hands-on leader with deep experience in agile methodologies, software development, and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will oversee projects involving on-prem to cloud migration, guiding cross-functional teams while aligning technical execution with strategicobjectives.As representatives of the Effectual brand, they are expected to stay current with applicable publicsector standards, policies, and best practices to consistently deliver high-quality, well-architected solutions that address the diverse needs of government and public sector organizations.

A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of

an
Effectual
Project Manager

The Project Managerwilldrive daily project execution, resolving obstacles that threaten timelines or deliverables. Be available during core customer hours, support in-person collaboration which is essential to ensure effective communication and teamwork.Lead agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, while coordinating with technical leads, business analysts, and stakeholders tomaintainalignment on scope, priorities, and dependencies.Oversee budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, adjusting plans as needed, and report project metrics, risks, and status to executive leadership.Also,mentor team members in agile practices and cloud transformation methodologies to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.Monitor Agile metrics through tools such as Jira dashboards. Support continuous improvement of team processes and delivery practices. Yourexpertisewill be critical in driving both application development and successful cloud migration initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud migration and software modernization
initiatives

Manage multi-disciplinary teams using SCRUM, Kanban, or hybrid agile methodologies to ensure iterative progress and delivery

Develop and
maintain
comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets

Identify
, assess, and mitigate risks, resolving issues promptly to
maintain
project momentum

Serve as primary point of contact for government clients, providing status updates, progress reports, and decision support

Ensure compliance with federal security, IT, and
PM
standards throughout the project lifecycle

Facilitate change management processes to integrate new cloud platforms, applications, and workflows into existing environments

Conduct lessons-learned sessions post-project and implement improvements for future initiatives

Drive continuous improvement across projects and teams to
optimize
performance and outcomes

Identifyand remove blockers in collaboration with theScrum Masterstomaintainteam velocity

Foster collaboration between team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure transparency and alignment

Maintain Agile tracking systems to provideaccurate, actionable metrics for project performance

Provide
expert guidance and support to project teams during the
project
lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables

Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging and communicating to ensure alignment and successful delivery of projects

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in relatedfieldAND

Minimum Experience:

10years of experience,with 3 years in client-facing roles delivering technical solutions
OR

Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience:
Must have at least10years of on-the-job experience

Available during customer working hours, as needed—both for scheduled and impromptu support

Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally on-site in Washington DC

Must be a US Citizen

10+ years of project management experience in
government or
public sector environments

Must-have certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or
PgMP
(Program Management Professional), and ScrumMaster (CSM or PSM)

Strong background in agile methodologies such as SCRUM and Kanban, with proven ability to scale agile practices in government programs

Demonstrated experience leading on-prem to cloud migration and software modernization efforts

Proficiency
in project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or equivalent

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills

Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other project tracking systems

Familiarity with technical environments, including cloud migration projects (AWS preferred) and enterprise-level software stacks

Experience with Agile techniques (User Stories including descriptions, acceptancecriteriaand story points, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing)

Youare able towork with distributed teams and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

Quick-learner andoperatingwith minimum supervision in a changing environment

Experienced in drafting comprehensive documents usingMicrosoft Office suite

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate requirements into technical specifications

Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings

Detail-oriented and able to stand behind the quality of the work

Able to properly understand and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines

Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

Active Clearance or Public Trust (DOJ Preferred)

PMI andAWS Certifications (e.g.,PMI-ACP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Experience in budget planning and financial forecasting for multi-million-dollar projects

Technical understanding of software architecture and integration for modernization initiatives

Exposure to hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud deployments

Familiarity with performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting for executive leadership

Experience
in leading Agile transformation initiatives within large, complex organizations

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, andDevSecOpspractices
Stay updated with emerging AWS cloud technologies, public sector regulations, industry trends, and best practices related to application migrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work isgenerally performedin an office environment.Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, writtencommunication.Employeesare occasionally required tostand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may beamendedanytimeat the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents willpossessthe skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc.is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring,promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.

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