Application Project Manager
Posted: 01/16/2026
Job Number: dngzN3F5SW0vVExjYkRHWnlNMEVXZz09
Pay Rate: 55-60 Hourly USD
Job Description
Job Title: Application Project Manager
Experience Level: 5+ Years
Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time
Work Environment: Hybrid IT environment with structured project management methodology
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced Application Project Manager responsible for planning, managing, delivering, and supporting IT initiatives across various internal departments and agencies. This role oversees end-to-end project execution, including implementation and integration of COTS and SaaS solutions, as well as enhancement of internally developed applications. The Project Manager ensures adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and governance standards while applying Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader able to manage day-to-day project activities, collaborate with technical and business teams, coordinate with vendors, and contribute directly to project deliverables such as requirements documentation, testing plans, and implementation documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle management of application development, enhancement, and vendor solution implementation projects.
- Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality.
- Manage day-to-day project activities for teams of approximately 4–8 technical and business resources.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders on deliverables, schedules, and integration efforts.
- Develop and contribute to requirements documentation, test plans, implementation plans, and related project artifacts.
- Guide initiatives through RFI/RFP processes in collaboration with procurement and legal teams, including requirements development, vendor interactions, evaluation support, and handoff into implementation.
- Ensure alignment with technical standards, security policies, and governance processes.
- Maintain strong customer relationships with internal departments and stakeholders.
- Provide clear communication and presentations to leadership, steering committees, and project teams.
- Drive practical execution to deliver secure, reliable, and well-integrated business solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing IT application projects.
- Hands-on experience delivering COTS, SaaS, and custom-developed application solutions.
- Proficiency managing projects using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies.
- Strong skills in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and vendor coordination.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and oversee multiple workstreams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and adherence to governance requirements.
- Experience supporting RFI/RFP processes and working with procurement/legal functions.
- Understanding of application integrations, APIs, data exchanges, and hybrid cloud/on‑prem environments.
Technical Environment & Tools
Experience with the following is preferred:
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint – collaboration & documentation
- Clarity PPM – portfolio, schedule, and resource management
- Azure DevOps – work tracking, backlog management, agile coordination
- Hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure environments
- Vendor-hosted and integrated systems using APIs and data exchange mechanisms
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, Scrum Master, or other project management certifications
- Experience working in public sector or large multi-agency environments
- Familiarity with enterprise security, IT governance, and compliance standards