Apply Description Position Summary Precise is currently looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our Team. The Project Manager will responsible for the successful development, implementation, schedule, and cost performance for one or more programs under a major program within FDA. Provides team leadership to meet defined project deliverables within schedule and budget and maintains excellent relationship with the customer and stakeholders. Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid — occasional on-site at FDA facilities in Rockville, MD or Silver Spring, MD as directed by the COR) Qualified candidate must have or can attain a Public Trust Level 6(c) clearance. PMP certification is required This position is contingent upon a contract award Key Responsibilities Program & Project Management Demonstrated experience managing large-scale federal IT modernization programs, including system migration, replatforming, and consolidation efforts. Manages one or more programs and projects, assigning staff and providing technical direction to meet defined deliverables within schedule and budget. Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives. Agile Delivery Strong background in SAFe agile project management, including sprint-based delivery, backlog grooming, velocity tracking, and iterative release planning. Budget & Contract Management Responsible for all phases of the project budget, contract and subcontract monitoring, and funding management. Performs analysis for contract reviews using various software tools. Assists in the proposal process and coordinates with the Pricing Department when required. Governance & Compliance Experience managing programs subject to FDA or HHS EPLC governance, including stage gate reviews, Project Process Agreements (PPAs), and EPLC artifact production. Familiarity with cloud modernization on AWS GovCloud, including DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and FedRAMP ATO processes. Quality Management Ensures execution of the Program's Quality Management and Assurance Program across all products and services, performing analysis for contract reviews and developing and delivering all required contract, departmental, and project documentation. Staffing & Personnel Management Trains, mentors, and supervises personnel. Prepares staffing plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. Responsible for developing position descriptions for recruiting, as well as interviewing and hiring staff. Stakeholder & Communication Management Experience coordinating across multiple contractor teams and downstream system dependencies in a highly distributed federal environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and status materials. Acts as a technical liaison with vendors, customers, and stakeholders. Tools & Systems Proficiency with Atlassian JIRA, HP ALM, and Microsoft SharePoint for project tracking and document management. Risk Management Develops and maintains a comprehensive Risk Management Plan (RMP), proactively identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating technical, organizational, and schedule risks throughout the contract lifecycle. Reviews the risk log at weekly status meetings and escalates newly identified risks to the COR immediately, presenting proposed mitigation strategies for agreement. Schedule Management Develops and maintains an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS) covering all project activities across task areas, updating the schedule weekly and uploading to FDA SharePoint. Reporting Prepares and submits all required reporting on schedule: Bi-Weekly Status Reports covering accomplishments, risks, issues, and action items; Monthly Status Reports (MSR); Monthly Financial Reports (MFR); and Executive Leadership Briefing packages. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 4+ years. Substantial experience in full software development lifecycle delivery in federal IT environments. Experience with AI-enabled requirements gathering tools, including use of AI to transcribe and summarize stakeholder meetings into structured user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications. Experience with Tableau, dashboard requirements definition, or data analytics program support. Certified Scrum Master, or Certified Product Owner certification. Preferred Certifications Prior experience supporting FDA programs. ABOUT US Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is a mission-focused technology services company delivering secure digital platforms, infrastructure, and operational IT services to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3–appraised company, Precise partners with agency technology leaders and solution providers to design, build, operate, and modernize enterprise IT solutions that support critical public missions combining agility, innovation, and performance to deliver measurable results. Precise specializes in cloud and hybrid infrastructure, platform engineering, security operations and compliance, application modernization, and data platforms and analytics. The company is known for its agile, delivery-driven approach and innovative engineering practices, applying operational rigor and performance-focused execution to improve system resilience, security, and scalability across complex government environments. BENEFITS AND PERKS Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days) Short Term and Long-Term Disability Paid Parental Leave Paid Jury Duty leave Life and AD&D Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Training and Development Wellness Incentives & Discount programs Employee Referral Program Annual Charity Donation Match Awards and Recognition Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Precise Software Solutions is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We expect every member of the Precise community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.