Senior IT Project Manager

Ripple Effect

Lead IT project management efforts while supporting National Library of Medicine as prime contractor. Oversee teams to implement workflows and improve business functionality within the federal digital space.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,803 - $163,073 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directs solution integration across platforms, defines enterprise‑consistent patterns, governs compliance of requirements/design artifacts, and ensures systems harmonize with long‑term technical strategy.
Serves as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the NLM and other contracts. Acts as the primary interface with government program authorities and representatives on all technical and programmatic issues. Provide strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of all contract activities.
Supervise program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of technical, programming, maintenance, and administrative support, and monitoring and reporting progress. Ensure timely, accurate, and within-budget delivery of all contract deliverables. Ensures IT deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations through adherence to QMS processes.
Manages the acquisition and employment of program/project resources. Oversee financial and administrative aspects of the program in accordance with contract requirements. Provide monthly activity and financial status reports, including cost accounting by task and labor category, burn rate analysis, subcontractor and consultant costs, and staffing updates and recruiting status.
Leads client relationships by anticipating needs, aligning technical solutions with client goals, and contributing to business development through proposal input and strategic framing. Maintains a collaborative communication structure with the government and interested parties. Responds proactively to issues or deviations from planned timelines.
Ensures compliance with Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), HHS, NIH, and NLM security and operational policies, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Supports configuration management, security management, and quality assurance processes. Has high attention to detail and follows instructions.
Reports to or holds a senior management position as an expert; provides guidance, troubleshoots difficult situations, and advises on optimal methods to achieve IT objectives. Supervises a diverse team, manages workload, sets deadlines, and solves problems. Handles HR and administrative tasks, including hiring, motivating, evaluating, and training team members.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Degree
12+ years of relevant experience, additional education substitutes for experience, including:
4+ years of project management experience
2+ years of supervisory experience
4+ years of experience with federal government
Demonstrated experience supporting HHS, NIH, or other federal health agencies
Proficiency in agile project management and Jira, with familiarity with other project management tools
Familiar with federal IT compliance (508, FISMA)
Experience with government consulting and contracting
Experience leading complex, cross-functional IT projects from initiation through closeout, and serving is primary point of contact for clients, including briefing senior stakeholders
Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects or task orders
Experience managing the technical intake processes, including gathering, documenting, and validating business & systems requirements from stakeholders
Ability to write clear, structured requirements documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to execute instructions
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Ability to travel and or report on-site to Ripple HQ (Rockville, MD) or client locations (in the DMV-area) on an as-needed basis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

At Ripple Effect, we reward our employees for their contributions to our mission. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences.
Learn more about our benefits and culture here.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementagile project managementrequirements documentationuser storiesacceptance criteriatechnical specificationsfinancial analysiscost accountingconfiguration managementquality assurance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationattention to detailproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic directionclient relationship managementteam managementoversightmotivating team members