Project Management Journeyman

Overview

Client First Technologies currently is seeking a Project Management Journeyman in support of our Government customer. The Project Management Journeyman provides project planning, governance, and operational support.

The Project Management Journeyman is responsible for maintaining Agile project management artifacts, supporting governance bodies, and coordinating cross-functional project activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery aligned with the customer.

This is a full-time position in Camp Springs, MD with the opportunity for telework (as authorized). 

CFT offers a full benefits package, a collaborative work environment and a strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Facilitate enterprise-wide collaboration, ensuring consistent communication and coordination across program activities
• Maintain Agile project management artifacts, including sprint plans, retrospectives, and risk management logs, with version control
• Assist in developing and maintaining governance artifacts such as RACI charts, project charters, and gate reviews to ensure consistent oversight and accountability
• Support governance bodies with regular performance reviews, transparent reporting, and data-backed recommendations for continuous improvement
• Develop structured readiness plans with clear objectives, timelines, and success metrics prior to major system implementations
• Coordinate alpha and beta testing cycles with documented feedback loops, ensuring effective issue resolution
• Support reporting of project and product implementation by working with Project Managers and Product Owners to provide recurring reporting, including creating repeatable and usable artifacts that reflect program needs
• Support risk management, post-deployment evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply Agile methodology and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to business processes in support of product delivery and stakeholder coordination
• Implement knowledge management tools to capture lessons learned and best practices, ensuring continuous improvement across the program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management, including experience supporting federal government programs
• One or more of the following certifications required: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Experience applying Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, retrospective facilitation, and backlog management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain governance artifacts in a federal contracting environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple simultaneous projects
• Familiarity with federal program reporting requirements and project governance practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting programs within DHS or a related federal agency preferred
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel and overtime may be required

Required Clearances and Screenings

• This position is subject to a DHS background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information