via DailyRemote
$120K - 180K a year
Lead and manage federal health-related projects ensuring alignment with mission needs, governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, 7+ years project management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to collaborate with technical and mission teams.
Remote (U.S.) | Full-Time | Federal Health Portfolio U.S. Citizenship required for federal contract work About the Role: • Rackner is hiring Project Managers to support a federal health–aligned mission portfolio. This role partners closely with engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders to ensure projects are well-planned, well-communicated, and delivered with consistency and clarity. • We are hiring across multiple levels (Junior, Journeyman, Senior, Expert). Candidates will be mapped based on experience, certifications, and scope readiness. What You’ll Do: (Level-appropriate responsibilities will be assigned during hiring.) Junior (0–3 years) • Assist with project planning, scheduling, and task tracking • Support dependency management and cross-team coordination • Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and reporting artifacts • Track risks, issues, decisions, and action items; escalate as appropriate • Assist with stakeholder communications and meeting facilitation • Work reviewed and guided by more senior project staff Journeyman (4–6 years) • Manage small to medium projects through full lifecycle phases • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans • Oversee project governance, integration points, and cross-workstream dependencies • Facilitate issue resolution, risk mitigation, and decision-making • Deliver regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders • Contribute to project management standards, tools, and repeatable processes • PMP or equivalent preferred Senior (7–10 years) • Lead major projects or multiple concurrent initiatives with organizational impact • Establish governance structures, performance metrics, and project controls • Manage multi-million-dollar project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations • Provide strategic guidance to technical teams and program stakeholders • Ensure alignment between mission needs, technical delivery, and project objectives • May supervise Junior and Journeyman project managers • PMP required; Master’s degree preferred Expert (10+ years) • Provide enterprise-level leadership across complex, mission-critical initiatives • Establish project management strategies, frameworks, and organizational best practices • Direct large-scale efforts end-to-end across multiple teams and stakeholders • Guide investment decisions, project prioritization, and long-term planning • Serve as primary interface with executive stakeholders • Drive continuous improvement, transformation efforts, and enterprise maturity • PMP required; Master’s degree preferred What You Bring: Minimum Requirements (vary by level): • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Project Management, or related field • Experience supporting or leading technical or mission-driven projects • Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills • Ability to collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission partners Nice-to-Have: • Master’s degree preferred for Senior/Expert levels • PMP/CAPM preferred for Journeyman+; PMP required for Senior/Expert • Experience supporting federal health environments (e.g., HHS, VA, NIH, CDC, DHA equivalents) • Experience with cloud, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or agile delivery • Experience managing distributed project teams delivering digital modernization work About Rackner: • Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. • We enable digital transformation through DevSecOps, AI/ML, platform engineering, data modernization, and cloud-first innovation. • Our teams solve meaningful, high-impact challenges that strengthen mission readiness and advance public health outcomes. Join us to help shape the future of secure, scalable digital systems. Why You’ll Love Working Here: • Weekly Pay & Full Remote Flexibility • Professional Growth with paid certifications, upskilling pathways, and training support • Comprehensive Benefits including 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, PTO, medical/dental/vision, and life & disability insurance • Home Office Support through equipment reimbursement • Inclusive, supportive culture centered on collaboration and meaningful mission impact Next Steps: If you’re interested in contributing to high-impact health programs and supporting cross-functional project delivery, we’d love to hear from you. #ProjectManager #ProgramDelivery #FederalHealth #DigitalHealth #CloudCareers #DevSecOps #MissionDrivenWork
This job posting was last updated on 12/5/2025