Project Manager (15.19)

Project Manager (15.19)
OCT Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities and Duties
OCT currently has an opening for a Project Manager to work with our federal client, the General Services Administration(GSA). This position is contingent upon contract award.
The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for federal client leadership while directing all aspects of program strategy, technical oversight, delivery management, and team leadership according to PWS objectives. They are accountable for ensuring quality, compliance, and successful outcomes through effective stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and resource optimization while maintaining strong governance over the modernization program.
Day to day responsibilities will include:
Direct overall program strategy and execution
Make critical decisions on technical approach and resource allocation
Establish and maintain project governance structures
Drive continuous process improvement
Serve as primary point of contact for GSA leadership
Coordinate with GSA technical teams and business units
Manage vendor relationships and subcontractor performance
Lead executive briefings and status reviews
Guide architecture and technology decisions
Ensure solutions align with GSA’s cloud ecosystem
Validate technical approaches meet requirements
Drive adoption of modern development practices
Monitor project KPIs and metrics
Track and report on milestone progress
Manage risks, issues and dependencies
Control costs and resource utilization
Enforce quality standards and best practices
Ensure security and compliance requirements are met
Oversee documentation and deliverables
Maintain audit readiness
Build and mentor high-performing teams
Assign resources based on skills and priorities
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
Address performance issues promptly
Requirements:
10+ years of experience leading and managing software development projects using agile methodologies.
Successful management of project tasks and coordination of employees with various skills.
5+ years demonstrated experience managing, coordinating, and facilitating a teams efforts effectively and efficiently in a Time and Material/Labor Hour or Firm-Fixed-Price contracted environment within a Federal agencies
Must understand AWS cloud architecture including containerization, microservices, and modern deployment practices across multiple environments.
Deep knowledge of agile frameworks, particularly SAFe for government programs, is essential to guide delivery and manage stakeholder expectations.
Experience with federal acquisition lifecycles and requirements management enables effective coordination of pre-award through execution phases.
Experience in aligning technical solutions with business outcomes and user needs.
Practical knowledge of security compliance, ATOs, and federal IT governance ensures projects meet all regulatory requirements.
Expertise in performance monitoring, metrics, and reporting provides data-driven management of project health and outcomes.
Proficiency with resource management, budgeting, and capacity planning supports efficient team operations and delivery.
Strong grasp of risk management and mitigation strategies helps identify and address potential issues early.
Experience with stakeholder management and executive communication facilitates effective collaboration across organizational boundaries.
Knowledge of DevOps methodologies, tools, and automation accelerates secure software delivery.
Understanding of data management, analytics, and business intelligence informs evidence-based decision making.
Familiarity with user research, human-centered design, and customer experience principles ensures solutions meet user needs.
Industry certifications in the areas of Program Management, Agile/DevOps, and Cloud Architecture that compliment work experience and support Contract/Task Order performance.
Ability to work with limited direction
Ability to interface with senior levels of management.
Ability to recommend improvements to current and future team operations and processes.
Ability to research, gather, and synthesize data.
Ability to present conclusions and recommendations to management.
Ability to prepare summaries, analyses, reports, charts, graphs, instructions, memoranda, and manuals/reference materials for benchmarking purposes or for inclusion in required and ad hoc reports.
Ability to plan/organize work.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to perform in a hybrid office environment at the discretion of the client (working on-site as requested while maintaining the equipment necessary/provided for remote work).
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance; the security screening process may involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
Benefits
OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3%
employer contributions of the employees gross salary
Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000-150,000 per year commensurate with experience, education, etc.
About OCT Consulting
OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information Technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, OCT brings the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies. OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.