DOT Task Lead/Project Manager

SavanVienna, VA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

PMP

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Savan is seeking a Task Lead / Project Manager to support a Department of Transportation (DoT) program by managing task order execution and leading project teams delivering professional and technical services. The Task Lead serves as the primary point of contact for federal client stakeholders and is responsible for overseeing project delivery, managing staff, and ensuring successful performance across scope, schedule, cost, and quality. This role includes direct people management responsibilities and requires regular engagement with government task leads, CORs, and program leadership.Key Responsibilities

Manage task order execution from initiation through closeout
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and deliverables
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, performance standards, and reporting obligations
Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
Support task order transitions, ramp-up activities, and closeout efforts
Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for government task leads and CORs
Lead regular status meetings, briefings, and program reviews
Provide accurate, timely reporting on project status, risks, and performance
Escalate issues appropriately to protect program outcomes and client relationships
Provide direct people management for assigned staff, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and professional development
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including subcontractors
Support staffing plans, onboarding, and knowledge transfer activities
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment aligned with program objectives
Manage task-level budgets, labor tracking, and burn rates
Support forecasting, staffing alignment, and resource planning
Ensure execution aligns with approved pricing, labor categories, and funding constraints
Ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables
Promote consistent program management processes and governance
Support continuous improvement and incorporation of lessons learned

Qualifications & RequirementsRequired

Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field
6+ years of project or task management experience
Active PMP certification
Experience managing federal contracts (FFP and/or T&M)
Experience leading teams and managing staff
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

Experience supporting federal civilian agencies, including DoT
Experience leading Agile or hybrid delivery teams
Familiarity with federal acquisition and reporting requirements
Agile or Scrum certification

Work Location & Schedule

Hybrid schedule
On-site presence at Savan Headquarters (Vienna, VA), client site in Washington, DC, and remote work as appropriate.

Application ProcessSubmit your application to the link on this page. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.CompensationSavan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards, market conditions, and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors, including years of experience, educational qualifications, specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job, complexity, and scope of the role's responsibilities, internal salary structures, as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.EEO, including disability and veterans.Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to humanresources@savangroup.com. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.savangroup.com.

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