Project Manager CIO PMO

Description AVER is seeking a federal  Project Manager to support a high-profile CIO Program Management Office (PMO) by providing structured project oversight, disciplined planning, and clear executive ‑ level reporting across a rapidly evolving portfolio of initiatives. The Project Manager will coordinate cross ‑ functional teams, organize project activities, and ensure consistent delivery in an environment where new priorities and directives emerge frequently from CIO leadership. This role requires a polished communicator, a strong organizer, and a proactive leader capable of driving clarity, accountability, and progress across multiple concurrent projects. Combine program management operations, business analysis, process improvement, and technology-enabled solutions. Identifying operational challenges, developing practical solutions, and independently driving initiatives from concept through implementation. Analytical, technically inclined, and comfortable operating across PMO functions including schedule management, RAID management, reporting, governance, knowledge management, and process improvement. Join a collaborative team who values AVER’s mission, focus, and culture of delivering exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions that ensure Government mission success.     Responsibilities I nclude: Lead and coordinate project activities across PMO teams, establishing clear plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables aligned with CIO priorities Direct financial and administrative functions include budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning/allocation to support project execution Evaluate existing processes, procedures, and systems; prepare structured reports with findings, recommended improvements, and proposed solutions to management or contractual challenges Develop project artifacts such as work breakdown structures, schedules, charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to support planning, analysis, and decision ‑ making Interpret project metrics, KPIs, and stakeholder feedback to assess performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement across initiatives Support change management activities including stakeholder communication, training coordination, and adoption planning for new processes or systems Prepare polished, executive ‑ ready briefings and status updates for PMO leadership and CIO ‑ level audiences, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timely reporting Provide daily direction and coordination to project staff, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent progress across multiple concurrent efforts   Education Requirements:   Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution Master’s degree preferred Experience Requirements: 7+ years of project management, project analyst, PMO or related experience with demonstrated experience leading complex, multi ‑…