Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects delivered under state and local government contracts. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with applicable regulations, contract terms, and public-sector standards. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for government clients and internal delivery teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with contract requirements
• Lead project kickoff, status meetings, and closeout activities
• Manage project scope, milestones, deliverables, and change requests in accordance with contract provisions
• Track performance metrics and ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables
• Ensure adherence to state and local government regulations, policies, and procurement rules
• Maintain compliance with contract terms, SLAs, reporting requirements, and audit standards
• Coordinate contract modifications, amendments, and approvals as required
• Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and government agencies
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to clients and executive leadership
• Facilitate collaboration among internal teams, subcontractors, and government stakeholders
• Manage expectations and resolve issues in a professional, transparent manner
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Develop contingency plans and escalate issues as necessary
• Ensure timely resolution of issues impacting schedule, budget, or compliance
• Monitor project budgets, invoicing, and cost controls
• Coordinate with finance teams on billing, reimbursements, and funding requirements
• Manage internal and external resources to meet project objectives
• Produce required status reports, progress updates, and compliance documentation
• Maintain accurate project records in accordance with public-sector record-keeping standards
• Support proposal development and transition from contract award to project delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related field
• 3–7+ years of project management experience, preferably with state or local government contracts
• Demonstrated experience managing projects under formal contracts and compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PMP or equivalent project management certification or ability to obtain certification
• Contract and compliance management
• Stakeholder communication and negotiation
• Risk and issue management
• Budgeting and financial oversight
• Documentation and reporting discipline
• Ability to work effectively in regulated environments

Nice to Have:

• Experience with government procurement, grants, or cooperative agreements
• Familiarity with public-sector reporting, audits, and regulatory environments
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-vendor environments