While we don't have a specific role open today, we're accepting applications for future openings in our Project Management Office.
Project Managers at Coforma are responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and coordinating the teams assigned to those projects. Our Project Managers leverage their strong situational awareness skills to provide tactical and team leadership throughout the project life cycle. They oversee the development of critical project integration points with a broader foundation and associated deliverables. Project Managers assist in developing company processes, help guide their implementation, and drive organization-wide adoption while maintaining up-to-date guidelines. The ideal candidates for this role are comfortable navigating both organizational and project ambiguity.
If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, then Coforma is an excellent company for you.
Because we’re recruiting for a future opening, there may be a delay in communication regarding your application while we prioritize active openings. We'll be monitoring submissions as they come in and when a position related to your application opens up, we'll review and will reach out to well-aligned applicants at that time. Please feel free to email talentops@coforma.io if you have any questions regarding your application.
Note: To ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.
-Arizona
-California
-District of Columbia
-Florida
-Georgia
-Idaho
-Illinois
-Maine
-Maryland
-Massachusetts
-Montana
-Nevada
-New Jersey
-New York
-North Carolina
-Oregon
-Tennessee
-Texas
-Virginia
-Washington
-Wisconsin
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)Lead your project team and drive results related to contractual objectivesManage team members in collaboration with Account DirectorsServe as the primary point of contact for and proactively build relationships with stakeholders and project partnersUnderstand the team’s objectives, systems, and capabilities in order to make decisions about project priorities and help resolve issuesImplement and manage project onboarding templates and processes, including educating team members on roles, responsibilities, and internal processesExecute day-to-day management and oversight of projects, including scope, schedule, cost/budget, risk, quality, and resourcesBuild and develop the project team to enable optimal performance by providing purpose, direction, and motivation and creating holistic success for everyone involvedManage the team's velocity and continually improve processes for organizing and completing workServe as a bridge between upper management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams tasked with project executionCoordinate with partner teams to ensure alignment, build understanding, identify and resolve conflicts, and ensure successful outcomesReport risks, successes, progress, backlog, and failures to stakeholders in a timely, clear, and efficient mannerMonitor time tracking for the team, ensuring all members are tracking time regularly and accuratelyAssist with contract coordination by verifying invoices, data checking modifications, tracking options exercised, funding, and roles allocated, providing deliverable reporting, evaluating compliance and risk efforts, etc.Be comfortable digging into account finances, including developing staffing models, writing SOWs, tracking burn rates, etc.Assist in enforcing planning and strategy deadlines throughout Coforma to ensure meetings and delivery occur on time, and supporting any other key internal deadlinesWho You AreWhile we're looking for applicants at the L3 (4+ years of experience) to Senior (8+ years of experience) levels, Project Managers at all career levels are welcome to applyMinimum of 2 years of experience as a Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or Product ManagerExperience in an agency setting managing small- to large-scale digital design and development projectsExperience working with product, research and design, and engineering teams as a cohesive unit and maintaining open lines of communication in a multi-disciplinary environmentPassion for learning, ability to create and adapt systems, and ability to collaborate with creative, technical, and business stakeholders and team membersExperience using agile frameworks like Lean, Scrum, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development (TDD)Experience working cross-functionally with strategists, product designers, developers, communications, and other disciplinesExperience managing milestones, dependencies, communications, and stakeholder expectationsStrong organizational skills and keen attention to detailAbility to communicate clearly in writing and orally (whether verbally or through assistive technologies/aids) to increase transparencyStrong competency in situational awareness, situational leadership, and conflict mitigation and resolutionAbility to nurture relationships to help drive prioritization across multiple projects and create ecosystems of successA proactive, empathetic, persistent, positive, and growth mindsetFull-time resident of the contiguous United States (must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship)Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a government security clearance and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information related to the nature of some of our client's workPreferred Qualifications and ExperienceProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationCertified ScrumMaster® (CSM) or SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification2+ years experience working on a remote team or remote freelancingPrior professional services, government, federal, or private consulting experienceExperience writing or editing requirements for government proposalsOtherInternet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holidaySecurity: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information given the nature of our work, even when on vacationTravel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require itBrand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactionsWe Don't Care AboutWhether or not you have a degree of any kindWhether your educational major, if you had one, is related to this roleWhether or not you have GitHub contributionsWhether or not you have worked at a well-recognized companyWhether you’re sure that you check every single box perfectlyWe Do CareYour passions, professional or otherwiseYour well-informed opinions about design, technology, teams, and processYouWe participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, all roles at Coforma are required to work from the contiguous United States.
We're Coforma
The stress of job searching can make you wonder if you’re enough. Studies have even shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet every qualification. We believe that you ARE enough, and that it’s okay not to meet every requirement. We’re building a culture that’s authentic, inclusive, and diverse. If you’re excited to work with us but not sure you check every box, apply anyway! You may be just right for this role or another one.
About Us
We use creativity to get results for clients and the communities they serve.
We’ve honed a modern, agile, user-centered approach that elevates human needs through thoughtfully-designed systems and products.
From connecting families in crisis at the US border to improving the way governments consume COVID-19 mobility data through a more accessible and user-friendly tool, we’re dedicated to improving people’s lives through thoughtful technology products and services. Together. Our cross-functional team works closely with each other and with our government, nonprofit, and commercial partners to research, design, and build better products and services.
Coforma employs over 150 talented creators. Our leadership has decades of experience in improving government digital services from a civic service mindset, and a strong record of developing innovative technology solutions for government, enterprise, and nonprofits.
We thoughtfully integrate design into product development. We are experts in leading the design and development of products to meet business goals, build alignment, and deliver value through technically feasible and iterative design activities.
Business objectives and human beings are at the center of our work. We work very closely and collaboratively with our partners, from solicitation through to delivery, to ensure that the solution provides a high level of value to the business. Accessibility is never overlooked in our work, and our iterative approach validates the utility and delight of the final product.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace
Coforma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factors that are protected from employment discrimination under federal law.
We are committed to ensuring accessibility and equal opportunity and offering reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities. We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and all relevant federal, state, and local laws concerning disability discrimination and accommodation.
To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please email talentops@coforma.io.
About Public Trust and Other Background Investigations
Due to the nature of our client and project work, most roles may require a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI), Moderate Background Investigation (MBI), Background Investigation (BI) or other relevant investigations as needed. Additional information regarding background evaluations or investigations can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website (
opm.gov).
