Endpoint Engineering Project Manager (VA ESOM)

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Kentro is hiring an Endpoint Engineering Project Manager to support ourVA ESOM contract.

The Endpoint Engineering Project Manager will play a critical role in building the operating structure that enables the Endpoint Engineering function to scale, introducing governance, driving operational discipline, and ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery. This role partners closely with government stakeholders to clarify priorities, identify risks, manage timelines and outcomes, and deliver clean, actionable reporting to leadership. Working in close partnership with the delivery team's Endpoint Engineering Lead, this role provides high-visibility support across key initiatives and helps translate technical priorities into coordinated execution across the team. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational discipline, cross-team coordination skills, and the ability to operationalize complex technical initiatives. In addition, the Project Manager will support and coordinate work across a team responsible for the agency's national endpoint management and reporting infrastructure, including Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), 1E Tachyon, Tanium, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Azure, ensuring that complex technical efforts are organized, prioritized, and executed predictably across the Endpoint Engineering function.

Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Responsibilities

Operational Structure & Governance

• Refine and operationalize the Endpoint Engineering project charter.
• Establish and manage a sustainable governance rhythm, including status reporting and stakeholder communication cadences.
• Develop consistent project standards, templates, and workflows to support repeatable, high‑quality delivery.

Risk & Issue Management

• Maintain a comprehensive risk and issue register across all Endpoint Engineering initiatives.
• Track and communicate dependencies between engineering workstreams to prevent delivery bottlenecks.
• Ensure escalation paths are clearly defined, communicated, and followed appropriately.

Team Coordination & Delivery Support

• Partner closely with government stakeholders to gain visibility into priorities, contribute to strategic discussions, and ensure engineering teams are aligned on scope, dependencies, and sequencing.
• Coordinate activities across multiple engineering leads and technical contributors.
• Create and maintain a centralized repository of project artifacts, including templates, standard operating procedures, documentation, and other key materials to support team alignment and continuity.
• Coordinate with internal departments (such as PMO, HR, and Finance) to ensure alignment on processes, dependencies, staffing needs, and organizational requirements.
• Ensure project priorities, deliverables, milestones, and timelines remain visible, communicated, and aligned.
• Facilitate working sessions, standups, planning activities, and cross‑team syncs as needed.

Reporting & Leadership Support

• Develop clear, concise, and executive‑ready reporting that provides senior leadership with visibility into progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Monitor, track, and communicate projected spend across all Endpoint Engineering project workstreams, ensuring alignment with budget expectations and early identification of variances or risks.
• Synthesize inputs from engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver accurate status updates, resource needs, and impacts to timelines or scope.
• Provide proactive support to leadership by highlighting emerging issues, recommending mitigation strategies, and ensuring decision‑makers have timely, actionable information.

Supervisory Duties

• Serve as the people manager for the delivery team, fostering a positive, accountable team culture and providing performance feedback and day‑to‑day leadership to ensure effective collaboration and high‑quality execution.
• Support onboarding, development, and continuous improvement for team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or another related discipline; and 10 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating within federal environments, including strong familiarity with federal governance frameworks, security processes, and federal contracting norms; prior successful performance supporting federal programs is required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage project governance, including status reporting, cadence management, and stakeholder communication.
• Working knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts and their role in device authentication, secure communication, and Zero Trust endpoint management.
• Understanding of digital certificates, certificate authorities, and enrollment protocols (e.g., SCEP, NDES, Intune certificate profiles) used in enterprise endpoint environments.
• Strong risk and issue management skills, including maintaining registers, managing dependencies, and driving mitigation actions.
• Proven experience coordinating multiple workstreams and bringing clarity and structure to fast‑moving or complex environments.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a strong focus on structure, follow‑through, and operational discipline.
• Experience with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineers, technical leads, and leadership teams to align priorities and drive toward shared outcomes.
• Experience working in endpoint engineering, infrastructure, device management, or IT operations environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience helping teams mature operational models, create governance frameworks, or introduce scalable processes.
• PMP, PMI‑ACP, or similar certification preferred but not required; practical experience is valued above credentials.
• Experience creating leadership‑ready reporting and dashboards, especially for senior technology leaders.
• Background working in large enterprise environments or in organizations undergoing rapid growth or operational change.

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Green card holder
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us .

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