We're seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver high-impact data pipeline and analytics projects for federal agency clients. This role offers remote flexibility, with mandatory onsite presence for scheduled meetings in Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data-related projects, with a focus on data pipeline development, governance, and analytics.
• Provide comprehensive Program, Project, Release, and Risk Management support for assigned data domains.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with technical goals, compliance requirements, and federal agency objectives.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, status reports, deliverables, and stakeholder presentations.
• Lead training sessions, walkthroughs, and briefings on data initiatives within your assigned domain.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of IT project management experience, including successful delivery of at least 3 data pipeline or data infrastructure projects of similar scale and complexity within the government space.
• Proven experience managing projects through full lifecycle using both Agile and traditional methodologies.
• Experience managing data projects for the government, preferably for the IRS.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active PMP or Agile certification (PMI-ACP, ScrumMaster, etc.).
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Technical Environment You'll Oversee:

You'll lead initiatives across a complex and evolving data architecture that blends cloud-native, on-premise, and legacy technologies, including:

• Cloud & Databases: AWS RDS (Postgres), AWS Redshift, AWS Aurora (in exploration), Databricks, MongoDB, DynamoDB
• Data Integration & ETL: Informatica (on-prem), Databricks ETL, EFTU, Informatica Metadata Tools (EDC, Axon)
• Data Governance: Immuta
• Advanced Analytics & BI: Advanced Analytics Platform (AAP) with AI/ML services, Tableau, Business Objects (BOE), and Power BI integration
• Modeling & Development Tools: IBM Rational Suite, IBM Data Architect
• Legacy Systems: Mainframe (JCL, COBOL for z/OS, DB2)

Experience managing projects within environments using these tools is a strong plus.

Work Flexibility:

• Remote work option available.
• Must be able to attend in-person meetings in Washington, D.C., as required.

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401k, company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance, and paid leave. We also provide an environment that supports everyone's professional development and growth.