Project Manager (IT Technology Transformation)

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<p dir="ltr">As a <strong>Project Manager</strong>, you will coordinate IT service delivery and technology updates for a federal agency.  Your work helps keep various IT projects—from infrastructure maintenance to system modernizations—organized and aligned with standard federal requirements.</p><h2>What you will achieve</h2><ul><li data-path-to-node="4,0,1"><strong>Project Coordination:</strong> Provide program and project management (P/PM) services to support the organization’s current and future IT structure.</li><li data-path-to-node="4,0,1"><strong>Compliance Oversight:</strong> Ensure that project recommendations and plans follow federal policies and agency-wide technical standards.</li><li data-path-to-node="4,0,1"><strong>Team Participation: </strong>Serve as a subject matter expert in cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to help develop acquisition and risk management strategies.</li><li data-path-to-node="4,0,1"><strong>Performance Tracking: </strong>Manage project schedules, quality assurance, and financial reporting to ensure service levels are met.</li></ul><h2>Must-Have Skills (Required)</h2><ul><li style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><em><strong>US Citizenship (no dual citizenship)</strong></em></li><li style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><em><strong>ITIL 4 Certification: Foundation, Specialist, or Expert level certification in ITIL 4</strong></em></li><li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university</li><li>At least 5-10 years of practical experience managing IT projects within a federal environment, including handling risk, schedules, and financial tracking.</li><li>Familiarity with incremental development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban and the standard system lifecycle phases (DME, O&M).</li><li>Experience working within certified environments, specifically ISO 9001 & <strong>CMMI Maturity Level 3</strong></li><li>Ability to produce standard federal project documentation, such as Progress, Status, and Management Reports.</li></ul><h2>Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)</h2><ul><li>Experience working within <strong>CMMI Maturity Level 5 </strong>environment</li><li>General understanding of modern federal IT concepts like Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud-native environments (PaaS/SaaS), or FICAM.</li></ul><p><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></p><h2>Our Culture: What Makes Ascella Employees Great</h2><div><p data-path-to-node="10">At Ascella, we celebrate <strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="25">innovative thinkers</strong> who are empowered to share their ideas and tackle real business challenges. Your creativity will not only be welcomed but also essential in shaping our processes and solutions.</p><p data-path-to-node="11">We are passionate about <strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="24">lifelong learning</strong>, fostering a culture that prioritizes professional development and personal growth. Here, you’ll collaborate with a talented team that supports and inspires each other, ensuring that you’re continually challenged and encouraged to expand your skills.</p><p data-path-to-node="12"><strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="0">Client satisfaction</strong> is at the heart of our mission. Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional service, proactively addressing both current and future client needs. You’ll be part of a team that values the client experience as a key component of our success.</p><p data-path-to-node="13"><strong data-path-to-node="13" data-index-in-node="0">Open communication</strong> is vital to our work environment. We maintain an open door policy, encouraging questions and the sharing of ideas. We believe in aligning individual contributions with company objectives, fostering transparency, and regularly seeking feedback to enhance our processes.</p><p data-path-to-node="14">Lastly, we are committed to being an <strong data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="37">inclusive</strong> organization. We embrace diversity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected. Our varied talents and experiences drive creativity and innovation, making our workplace dynamic and successful.</p></div><p>*******************************************************</p><p><strong>Position:</strong> Project Manager<br><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Fully Remote)<br><strong>Base Compensation:</strong> We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are open to discussing compensation based on your qualifications and experience<br><strong>Other Compensation: </strong>4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing<br><strong>Paid Time Off: </strong>16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year<br><strong>Benefits:</strong> Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more<br><em><strong>Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.</strong></em></p><p>*******************************************************</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</span></strong><br><em>Ascella Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.</em></p>

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