Principal Project Manager

Summary

Join Nava, a consultancy and public benefit corporation, as a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) / Principal Project Manager to lead and support a key strategic program. You will work closely with the Program Manager, creating reporting systems, quality control measures, and execution plans. The ideal candidate has both technical and advanced project management skills, experience leading teams, and is well-versed in Agile and Waterfall frameworks. This role involves occasional client interaction and travel to New Jersey (approximately 25%). The DPM reports to the Director of Project Management and is responsible for leading a Project Management team supporting 9 scrum teams. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Technical skills: Agile Delivery Framework, P&L Management, Change and Quality Management
• Experience: Jira/Atlassian Products, GitHub, Mural, Visio, Google Suite
• 8-10 years of managing IT implementation projects
• Bachelor of Science and/or Bachelor of Arts
• 15 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
• Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract

Responsibilities

• Support the contract Program Manager to lead cross-functional delivery teams of design, product, engineering and project management
• Organizes, directs, and manages contract operations support functions in support of the contract program manager
• Responsible for budget, financial execution, and forecasting for the program
• Directly responsible for leading the Project Management team to support an Agile delivery framework for 9 scrum teams
• Develop, track, and report against all program-level milestones in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for parallel delivery efforts
• Develop and track transparent delivery performance metrics for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop reporting artifacts and escalation channels for risks and opportunities
• Establish integrated dashboards for real-time status reporting
• Implement and manage a change management plan for the contract
• Additional duties as needed in support of the Program Manager or Director of Project Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical skills: PMI PMP Certification
• 10+ years of direct IT Project Management
• 2-3 years platform implementation/deprecation
• 5 years of experience with risks, opportunities, issues, and change management
• B.S. in engineering, computer science, IT Systems Management
• 15 years of experience in lieu of degree

Benefits

• Health coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Time off – Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge
• Company holidays- Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus – When Nava meets goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Parental leave – Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
• Wellness program – Full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
• Virtual care – See doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
• Sabbatical leave – Earn extended paid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
• 401(k) match – Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
• Flexible work – Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
• Home office setup – Company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
• Utility support – Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
• Learning opportunities – Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
• Development budget – Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access
• Referral bonus – Get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
• Commuter benefits – Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
• Insurance coverage – Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost