Project Manager, Public Sector

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Project Manager Public Sector

Project Manager Public Sector

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Washington DC USA
Hybrid
207K-285K Annually
Expert/Leader
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Helping Build a Better Internet
The Role
Lead the execution and delivery of government technology programs manage stakeholder relationships and drive operational efficiency in complex environments.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position Location: Washington DC Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required (due to government security clearance requirements) Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program/Project Manager to join our Government Projects team. This team bridges the gap between Product Engineering and government mission stakeholders to bring innovative technology to life.
In this role you will lead the execution delivery and technical consulting of complex technology programs within government environments. If you have a strong background in networking computer security and high-impact stakeholder management we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of critical government technology initiatives driving operational efficiency and ensuring mission success.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Program Execution: Deliver complex high-profile technology programs on time within budget and aligned with mission requirements. Manage portfolios of $50M+.
  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders (including SVPs and government leadership). Build consensus and drive cross-functional alignment.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop program plans business cases milestones and basis of estimates (BOEs) from inception through delivery.
  • Continuous Improvement: Design KPI dashboards and reporting metrics to drive executive decision-making. Document lessons learned and create internal/external guides to scale best practices.
  • Lifecycle Support: Support government partners from initial opportunity identification through deployment transition and long-term program evolution.
Qualifications & Experience Required Experience:
  • 15+ years in technology program management IT operations infrastructure delivery or government mission support.
  • Proven track record of managing infrastructure modernization platform automation and operational efficiency in mission-critical environments.
  • Experience operating in highly regulated/classified environments with a strong understanding of government security frameworks and accreditation processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to build metrics KPI dashboards and reporting systems that drive executive decision-making.
  • Experience managing portfolios of $50M+ in government technology programs.
Core Technical Competencies:
Candidates must understand how government programs implement and utilize the following:
  • Networking: TCP/IP DNS IPv4/IPv6.
  • Internet Security: DDoS mitigation Firewalls TLS VPNs.
  • Zero-Trust & Cloud: ZTNA/SASE concepts identity management and major cloud providers (AWS GCP Azure).
  • Infrastructure & Ops: Basic administration of Windows macOS and Linux; exposure to infrastructure automation scripting or tooling.
  • Cyber Awareness: Understanding of threat activity adversary tradecraft and cyber operations concepts.
Professional Skills:
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal written and receptive listening skills; confident presenting complex topics to diverse audiences.
  • Leadership: Self-directed problem solver with sound business judgment and a proven ability to influence without formal authority.
  • Adaptability: Thrives in a high-paced changing environment while juggling multiple competing priorities.
Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)
  • Advanced Networking: BGP routing GRE SD-WAN MPLS or Global Traffic Management.
  • Web & App Technologies: HTTP reverse/forward proxies (WAF CDN Secure Web Gateway) and serverless application development.
  • Security Frameworks: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK or similar exploitation frameworks.
  • Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like FedRAMP GDPR PCI DSS or SOC-2.

Technical Skills: Mobile platform administration (iOS/Android) or scripting experience (JavaScript Python Golang BASH).
Compensation
Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.
  • For New York City Washington and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $207000 - $285000
Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses support caregiving build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical/Rx Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Spending Accounts
  • Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
  • On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
  • Global Travel Medical Insurance
Financial Benefits
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Participation Plan
Time Off
  • Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
  • Leave programs including parental pregnancy health medical and bereavement leave

Skills Required

  • 15+ years in technology program management
  • Proven track record of managing infrastructure modernization
  • Experience in highly regulated/classified environments
  • Ability to build metrics and KPI dashboards
  • Experience managing portfolios of $50M+
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