Project Manager

Project Manager

The Project Manager will oversee and ensure the success of all project phases within the FL MFN initiative, including Contract Implementation and Migration, agency-specific Implementation and Migration, and Post-Migration Steady State. This role requires a proactive leader with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of managing cross-functional teams and delivering results within defined constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct project teams to deliver outcomes on time, within budget, and aligned with resource availability.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project, tracking milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with agency stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and migration activities.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and provide updates to the Program Manager and client leadership.
• Ensure compliance with DMS-approved methodologies and standards.
• Support post-migration steady-state operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply change, risk, and resource management strategies across all phases of the project.
• Prepare and present reports for program leadership and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve escalated issues and ensure service continuity.
• Assist in onboarding and training project team members to align with program goals and delivery standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting telecommunications or networking contracts
• Proven ability to lead and direct teams in complex project environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Lean).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project for scheduling and resource management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant project management certification such as PMP, CSM, CompTIA Project+, Lean Six Sigma, or an equivalent approved by DMS.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Advanced degree in project management or a related field.
• Additional certifications in project management methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing public sector or government contracts.
• Familiarity with digital transformation, cloud migration, or ERP implementations.
• Ability to manage multiple agency-specific projects concurrently.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in achieving quality assurance goals and managing client relationships at the executive level.
• Experience managing IT contract personnel across multiple technical domains and locations.
• Expertise in scheduling resources against contract and government-directed priorities.
• Strong presentation skills for communicating with senior government officials.