Project Manager III in United States Embassy at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Manager III based in the United States.

Join a collaborative technology environment where you will lead complex IT infrastructure initiatives that support critical business operations and long-term strategic goals. In this role, you will oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful planning, execution, and delivery. You'll play a key role in driving modernization efforts across software and hardware environments while balancing scope, budget, timelines, and quality standards. Working with technical experts, business stakeholders, and leadership, you'll foster collaboration, manage project risks, and promote best practices throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys delivering impactful technology solutions with minimal supervision.

• Lead multiple small, mid-sized, and enterprise-level IT infrastructure projects simultaneously, ensuring successful execution from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets while monitoring progress against established milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, balancing workloads and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage project financials, including cost estimation, budget tracking, variance analysis, and project reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by providing regular project updates, facilitating meetings, and managing expectations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining contingency plans and ensuring effective issue resolution.
• Oversee change management processes, documenting scope, schedule, resource, and budget impacts while promoting adherence to established governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with software development lifecycle methodologies, DevSecOps processes, quality assurance standards, and release management procedures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project reports, requirements, user stories, sprint planning, and deliverables using Agile project management tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by promoting best practices in project management, Agile delivery, and infrastructure modernization.

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of project management experience, including a minimum of 3 years managing IT-related projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience leading IT infrastructure initiatives involving technologies such as cloud platforms, networking, data centers, disaster recovery, security, hardware upgrades, or enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including both Agile and Waterfall project delivery approaches.
• Experience working within Agile environments, with familiarity using Azure DevOps, Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar project management platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, resource planning, stakeholder communications, risk management, and change control.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical and non-technical information to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of software quality assurance principles and experience supporting structured documentation and quality processes.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and meet all applicable federal background screening and employment eligibility requirements.

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,101.29 to $160,103.00, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Access to health plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact technology projects supporting critical infrastructure.
• Professional growth within a collaborative, technically advanced environment.