Insomniac Design · 2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Project Manager – Public Sector IT
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expInsomniac Design is a company focused on transforming legacy processes into modern digital platforms. The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of system modernization projects, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with IT governance while meeting project goals on time and within budget.
AdvertisingCommunitiesInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee planning and execution of platform modernization, including coordinating discovery workshops and guiding the implementation of new systems
Manage cross-functional teams (developers, architects, analysts, UX designers, QA) and multiple stakeholders across government agencies, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
Define clear project scope, objectives, and success metrics; develop detailed project plans and schedules, and monitor progress against milestones
Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, making contingency plans to keep the project on track
Ensure compliance with federal and state IT governance, security policies, and data standards throughout the project lifecycle
Implement robust project management practices (Agile and/or hybrid methodologies) with regular status reporting, quality control, and change management processes
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, steering committee updates, and user outreach to maintain alignment with business goals and user needs
Drive organizational change management including training, user adoption strategies, and transition plans to operational support once the new permitting system goes live
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
8+ years of experience in IT project management (with at least 3+ years in a senior or lead role), managing large-scale software implementation or modernization projects
Demonstrated success in delivering complex public sector or enterprise IT projects, balancing scope, time, cost, and quality
Strong knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies (e.g. PMP, Agile/Scrum)
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to liaise between technical teams and executive-level stakeholders
Experience with vendor management and procurement processes in government projects
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple agencies or departments
Solid risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in high-visibility projects
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
Prior experience with state government transformation initiatives or permitting/regulatory system projects
Familiarity with environmental permitting processes, regulatory compliance, or public sector permitting offices is a strong plus
Knowledge of federal and state digital initiatives (e.g., FAST-41 or federal Permitting Dashboard alignment) and data standards
Experience using project management and collaboration tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, etc.)
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and DevSecOps principles in a government context
Change management or Organizational Change Management (OCM) experience on IT system rollouts
Benefits
Health and life insurance
401k contribution
Company
Insomniac Design
Insomniac Design is an agency with a strong commitment to making a lasting impact on brands, people, and communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ashwin Jayaram
Chief Strategy Officer
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