Project Manager

Title: Project Manager Location: DMV Area (Hybrid – Onsite as Required) Terms: Proposal with Intent of Full-Time Employment Travel: 0–10% RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority. Program Overview RIVA Solutions supports mission-critical federal healthcare programs by delivering modernization, operations, and training solutions that strengthen workforce readiness, system reliability, and regulatory compliance. This program focuses on the operation, modernization, and continuous improvement of a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) that serves as the central training platform for a nationwide audience. The platform supports end-to-end training lifecycle management, including course development, delivery, learner tracking, reporting, analytics, and helpdesk operations. RIVA’s support emphasizes Agile delivery, system reliability, scalability, accessibility, analytics, and security, ensuring the platform evolves iteratively while meeting federal IT standards. Position Overview RIVA Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the day-to-day execution lead for an Agile, LMS-focused federal program supporting enterprise training, operations, and modernization initiatives. This role requires a Project Manager who is comfortable operating in an Agile or hybrid Agile environment, coordinating iterative delivery while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and operational continuity. The Project Manager will oversee modernization efforts, ongoing operations, and training lifecycle support while ensuring alignment with priorities, sprint-based delivery plans, and performance objectives. The ideal candidate brings experience leading Agile teams in federal environments, managing cross-functional delivery, and engaging effectively with government stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Agile Program & Delivery Management Lead Agile or hybrid Agile program execution, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, release planning, and retrospectives Partner with technical leads, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure sprint goals align with priorities Monitor delivery velocity, dependencies, and risks while maintaining schedule, scope, and quality controls Ensure Agile ceremonies are executed effectively and consistently Learning Management System (LMS) Operations Oversee daily operations of a secure, cloud-based LMS serving as the central hub for nationwide training activities Ensure continuous system availability, scalability, and performance in a 24/7 operational environment Coordinate LMS administration activities including learner tracking, completion records, archival processes, and reporting Training Development & Lifecycle Support Coordinate iterative updates to training content and platform features using Agile delivery methods Oversee onboarding of new training products and enhancements while maintaining compliance with accessibility and quality standards Ensure comprehensive tracking of training assets, learner records, and course materials Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Oversee real-time reporting, dashboards, and analytics to track learner engagement, completion rates, and training effectiveness Use Agile metrics and system data to drive continuous improvement and inform program decisions Security, Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with security and privacy requirements, including NIST RMF, ATO processes, and PII handling Coordinate risk management, incident response, and continuity-of-operations planning Maintain alignment between Agile delivery practices and federal compliance requirements Stakeholder & Team Leadership Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership and program stakeholders Lead status briefings, sprint reviews, and executive updates with clear, concise communication Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, LMS specialists, cloud engineers, instructional designers, trainers, helpdesk staff, and security personnel Support proposal activities and oral presentations by demonstrating command of the Agile and program management approach Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Public Health, or a related field 7–10 years of experience managing federal IT programs of similar size and complexity Demonstrated experience leading Agile or hybrid Agile programs in federal environments Experience managing cloud-based modernization and O&M efforts Minimum of 5 years coordinating cross-functional Agile teams Agile certification required (Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, or equivalent) Experience managing government customers and briefing senior leadership Familiarity with security and compliance processes (ISSO coordination, SSPs, RMF, privacy requirements) Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, risk, quality, and change control in an Agile environment Preferred Qualifications Direct health program experience, particularly supporting training, oversight, or workforce enablement programs Experience with enterprise Learning Management Systems and large-scale training platforms Experience overseeing Section 508 compliance and accessibility initiatives Familiarity with AWS-based environments Experience supporting continuity-of-operations and emergency response processes Salary RIVA Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Life Insurance Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching HSA/FSA Spending Accounts Long- and Short-Term Disability Pet Insurance Wellness Program Initiatives RIVA Flex Additional Workplace Benefits Equal Opportunity Statement RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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