Junior Project Manager – Remote Job at rockITdata | Find My Remote

Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer.
rockITdata is seeking a Junior Project Manager to lead moderately complex federal project, strategic initiatives, and business process execution efforts across multiple task orders. This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and federal customers, ensuring successful delivery of program objectives, compliance requirements, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong organizational skills, exceptional communication abilities, and experience managing federal deliverables in a fast-paced environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving program success from planning through execution while fostering strong customer relationships and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage delivery activities across one or more federal task orders, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned deliverables, coordinating efforts across internal teams, stakeholders, and federal customers.
Support strategic business process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and delivery effectiveness.
Contributes to the development and maintenance of project schedules, cost frameworks, status reporting, and documentation for current and future federal programs.
Collaborate closely with the Deliverables Manager, Program Leads, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverable expectations.
Develop and maintain ad hoc reports, dashboards, and tracking documentation to support internal reviews and ensure federal compliance requirements are met.
Monitor project risks, identify potential issues proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful program execution.
Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders, leadership, and project teams to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices across program management operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Business, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in project management, program management, or business operations support.
Understanding project and program management principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
Experience supporting federal government contracts, task orders, or compliance-driven environments preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience interacting with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project tracking tools, and reporting platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or other project management certification is a plus.
Experience with federal compliance reporting and contract deliverable management.
Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies

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Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles.
Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.

Know the Why.

Value People Above All Else.

Transparency to a Fault.

Progress, Not Perfection.

Be Good by Doing Good.

Smart People Can Disagree.

Bend but Don’t Break.

Represent Your Brand.

Think Differently.

Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun!

Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization!

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