IT PMO Lead

We are a rapidly growing organization seeking an IT PMO Lead to serve as a senior leader within a ~200-person onsite government IT services contract. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the IT PMO Lead does not individually execute each functional discipline, but instead, provides executive oversight, direction, and accountability across the full range of PMO functions—including project management, change and configuration management, logistics, quality assurance, contract deliverable management, process development and documentation, personnel onboarding, certification management, and training management. The IT PMO Lead ensures that each functional discipline is staffed, performing to standard, and fully integrated into the larger contract’s operations and objectives. A primary focus of the role is identifying, scoping, and driving high-impact initiatives and projects across the program—personally leading project management efforts while developing and mentoring less experienced project managers and institutionalizing a disciplined, repeatable project management culture. Work location is fully onsite at the Pentagon. Candidates must reside in the DC Metro Area to be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Oversight and Accountability

Report directly to the Program Director; serve as the senior PMO authority on the contract, translating program-level priorities and objectives into actionable direction for all functional discipline leads.
Hold functional area leads accountable for performance, deliverable quality, and schedule adherence; establish clear expectations, metrics, and reporting cadences for each discipline.
Ensure all PMO functions—project management, change and configuration management, logistics, quality assurance, contract deliverable management, process development, onboarding, certification, and training—are fully integrated and mutually supporting within the broader contract framework.
Identify gaps, redundancies, or misalignments across functional areas and drive corrective actions; escalate issues to the Program Director with recommended courses of action.
Represent the PMO in program-level reviews, government meetings, and leadership forums; provide concise, data-driven status updates on PMO health and functional performance.
Initiative and Project Leadership

Proactively identify improvement opportunities, capability gaps, and strategic initiatives across the program; develop business cases, scope statements, and project charters to formalize and drive action.
Personally lead high-priority, high-visibility projects from initiation through closure—establishing project plans, managing stakeholders, tracking progress, and communicating outcomes to leadership.
Maintain an integrated view of all active projects and initiatives across the program; ensure dependencies are surfaced, resources are allocated appropriately, and competing priorities are adjudicated.
Drive a project management culture across the contract workforce—modeling disciplined PM practices and setting the standard for planning, execution, risk management, and closeout.
Project Manager Development and Mentorship

Directly supervise and develop less experienced project managers assigned to the PMO; provide hands-on coaching and structured feedback.
Develop and institutionalize a standardized project management methodology for the contract, including templates, toolsets, governance processes, and stage-gate reviews; ensure consistent adoption across all PMs.
Conduct regular one-on-ones and project reviews with junior PMs; evaluate their plans, challenge assumptions, and guide them through problem-solving—building judgment and independence over time.
Identify training and certification opportunities (e.g., PMP, CAPM) for developing PMs; coordinate with the Training Management function to incorporate PM development into the contract’s annual training plan.
Change and Configuration Management Oversight

Direct the Change and Configuration Management lead in operating the contract CM program; ensure CM policies, the CMDB, and CCB processes are functioning and compliant with DoD and customer requirements.
Hold the CM function accountable for audit readiness and configuration baseline integrity across all contract deliverables and systems.
Logistics Oversight

Oversee the Logistics lead in managing property accountability, equipment lifecycle, and supply chain coordination for ~200 onsite personnel; ensure GFE/CFE inventories are accurate and compliant.
Review logistics performance metrics and escalate recurring issues; ensure logistics operations are proactively supporting onboarding timelines, project requirements, and contract performance.
Quality Assurance Oversight

Direct the QA function in implementing and maintaining the contract Quality Management Plan (QMP); review audit findings, corrective action plans, and KPI trends to assess contract health.
Use QA outputs as a program management tool—leveraging audit results, metrics, and process reviews to inform decisions, drive improvement, and demonstrate performance to government stakeholders.
Ensure a culture of quality and continuous improvement is instilled across all functional areas through visible leadership and consistent standards.
Contract Deliverable Management Oversight

Hold the Contract Deliverable Management function accountable for on-time, on-standard submission of all CDRLs; review high-visibility deliverables prior to submission and ensure the overall deliverable schedule is actively managed.
Serve as an escalation point for government deliverable comments or disputes; coordinate resolution with the Program Director and relevant functional leads.
Process Development and Documentation Oversight

Direct the development and maintenance of a comprehensive SOP library across all contract functional areas; set standards for format, review cycles, version control, and accessibility.
Champion process discipline across the program—ensuring that approved processes are documented, trained, and followed—and that process improvements are data-driven and sustainably implemented.
Personnel Onboarding Oversight

Oversee the onboarding function to ensure new personnel are fully integrated—badged, equipped, briefed, and productive—within contractually required or program-established timelines.
Review onboarding metrics and identify systemic bottlenecks; coordinate cross-functionally (HR, security, IT, logistics) to streamline the intake process for a high-volume, ~200-person workforce.
Certification Management Oversight

Direct the Certification Management function in maintaining contract-wide compliance with DoD 8140/8570 and other mandated certification requirements; review compliance dashboards and escalate risks to the Program Director.
Ensure certification requirements are integrated into hiring criteria, onboarding checklists, and performance management processes across the contract.
Training Management Oversight

Oversee the Training Management function in developing and executing an annual Training Management Plan (TMP) that addresses mandatory, role-based, and developmental training needs across the contract.
Review training completion rates and gap analyses; ensure training priorities are aligned with contract performance requirements, emerging skill needs, and PM workforce development objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:

Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in IT program or project management on DoD or federal government contracts, with at least four (4) years in a senior PMO leadership role overseeing multiple functional disciplines.
Proven track record of personally leading significant, cross-functional projects within a large contract or program environment; demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, build the case for action, and drive initiatives to completion.
Experience managing, mentoring, and developing project managers; demonstrated ability to build PM capability in a team and institutionalize disciplined project management processes.
Deep knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices (e.g., PMI PMBOK, Agile/Scrum, hybrid approaches); ability to tailor methodology to contract context and workforce maturity.
Broad familiarity with all PMO discipline areas (CM, QA, logistics, deliverable management, training, onboarding, certification) sufficient to direct functional leads, evaluate performance, and identify issues.
Strong working knowledge of federal contracting requirements, PWS/SOW interpretation, CDRL management, and government COR/COTR relationships.
Demonstrated ability to hold peers and subordinates accountable for results while maintaining constructive working relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex, multi-disciplinary status information into concise, executive-level briefings.
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, Confluence) and performance reporting/dashboard tools.
Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and ten (10) recent years of documented relevant experience.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required. Additional certifications (ITIL, CMMI, PgMP, or equivalent) are a plus.
Clearance Requirement:

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret Clearance required at minimum; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI preferred depending on program requirements.
Must meet all applicable DoD 8140/8570 requirements for the position’s designated cybersecurity work role, if applicable.
Work Environment:

100% onsite at a government facility.
Must comply with all applicable DoD, customer agency, and site-specific security and access protocols.
Role operates at the intersection of government stakeholders, contract leadership, and a large, diverse workforce; requires executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to lead without direct authority across functional areas.
Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Paid time off and holidays


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled.