Project Manager – Agile/Scrum

We are looking for a Project Manager  to support our government client in a Website Migration project.

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.  

This is an remote position. Candidates must be located in the United States and be authorized to work. Location in the DC Metro area is preffered. 

*No third parties, H1Bs, or sponsorship*

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm.  At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client’s capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.

The project

TECKpert is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support our client, a government agency in Washington, DC, with a mission-critical Drupal website migration and modernization project. This role will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of Agile projects in accordance with agency project management practices. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring adherence to federal standards, managing schedules, team, sprints, facilitating reporting, and coordinating across stakeholders.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies, manage backlogs, and track progress to ensure timely delivery of milestones
• Coordinate communication among technical teams, stakeholders, and agency leadership, documenting decisions and follow-ups
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues, escalating critical items when needed and ensuring contingency planning
• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports, executive briefings, and dashboards for stakeholders
• Oversee testing and quality assurance activities, ensuring acceptance criteria, accessibility, and security standards are met
• Manage change requests, conduct impact assessments, and maintain scope control throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure project documentation, governance artifacts, and knowledge transfer materials are maintained and up to date
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and SharePoint to monitor schedules, deliverables, risks, and communications
• Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability to cross-functional team members to achieve project objectives

Compensation and Term 

This opportunity is for a contract position with pay commensurate with experience up to $75 per hour. 

Qualifications you need

A successful candidate possesses or provides the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required; SAFe Agile or related certifications a plus
• 10+ years of IT project management experience, including 5+ years managing Agile/Scrum projects in enterprise or government environments
• Demonstrated experience leading website or CMS modernization projects, preferably with Drupal or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of project governance frameworks and compliance requirements, including federal PMO standards, and Agile best practices
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risks across complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Skilled in preparing executive-level reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior leadership
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint)
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills with ability to work across technical and business teams
• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident; able to obtain and maintain a NACI clearance

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence. 

Next Steps

Thank you for applying. If you are selected, we will reach out for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call to get to know you better. We will also be in touch for any future roles your profile will match with.

TECKpert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Important Application Notice:

To ensure the integrity of our recruitment process, please note the following requirements:

• Resume Formatting: Ensure your resume is clearly formatted and includes all relevant details. Applications with poorly formatted resumes or missing critical information will be rejected without review.
• Verification Information: To help verify your identity, please include a link to your LinkedIn profile, GitHub repository (for technical roles), or other professional profiles that can substantiate your experience and verify your identity.
• Fraudulent Submissions: We take candidate verification seriously. Submitting fraudulent information, fake resumes, or any attempt to deceive will result in immediate disqualification from the process. Fraudulent applications may also be referred to the appropriate authorities for further action.

Thank you for your cooperation.