Project Manager – Government Public Service & Federal Expert Services

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Saviynt seeks a senior Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery of identity‑security solutions for U.S. federal customers. The role drives scope, compliance, and stakeholder coordination for complex, billable professional‑services engagements.

Role Snapshot

• Lead full‑lifecycle federal IT projects
• Own scope, SOW, and milestone governance
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
• Coordinate cross‑functional delivery teams
• Report to senior government executives and contracting officers
• Drive operational metrics and continuous improvement

Must-Have Requirements

• IT Project Management
• Federal domain delivery experience
• Active Federal Public Trust, Secret, or Top Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Federal domain delivery
• Professional services delivery
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field

Nice-to-Have Signals

• PMP or PMI‑ACP certification
• Master’s degree in technical or public‑policy discipline
• Cybersecurity/IAM domain familiarity
• Jira, Confluence, MS Project, SmartSheet
• Cybersecurity/IAM experience
• PMP/PMI‑ACP certification
• Master’s degree
• Master’s Degree in a technical or public‑policy discipline, or MBA
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• PMI‑ACP

Work Setup

• Location: United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United States
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Work authorization: U.S. Citizenship required
• Visa sponsorship: no
• Security clearance: Active Federal Public Trust, Secret, or Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Background check: required

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation
• Travel
• Shift
• Notice period
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Own the complete project lifecycle from initiation through go‑live using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods
• Manage scope, create detailed WBS, and enforce change‑control processes for SOWs
• Monitor and mitigate risks to meet NIST SP 800‑53, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements
• Support agencies in achieving Authority to Operate (ATO) by delivering required artifacts
• Serve as the primary operational liaison for federal C‑suite executives, IAM program directors, and contracting officers
• Lead cross‑functional teams of deployment engineers, architects, and partner success managers
• Produce clear status reports, steering‑committee decks, and health dashboards for government oversight
• Drive operational initiatives, reporting, and process improvements within the Expert Services team

Good Fit If You Have

• Proven experience delivering IT projects for U.S. federal agencies or DoD contracts
• Ability to navigate federal security clearance and procurement processes
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior government stakeholders