Senior Technical Project Manager - Public Sector IT
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of IT project management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role, managing large-scale software implementation or modernization projects.
- Demonstrated success delivering complex public-sector or enterprise IT projects while balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.
- Strong knowledge of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies such as PMP and Agile/Scrum.
- Experience managing stakeholders and communicating between technical teams and executive-level stakeholders.
- Experience with vendor management and procurement processes in government projects.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple agencies or departments.
- Risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for high-visibility projects.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Oversee planning and execution of platform modernization, including coordinating discovery workshops and guiding implementation of new systems.
- Manage cross-functional teams of developers, architects, analysts, user experience designers, and quality assurance professionals, as well as stakeholders across government agencies, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Define project scope, objectives, and success metrics; develop detailed project plans and schedules; and monitor progress against milestones.
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively, and make contingency plans to keep the project on track.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state IT governance, security policies, and data standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Apply project management practices, including Agile and/or hybrid methodologies, regular status reporting, quality control, and change management processes.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, steering committee updates, and user outreach to maintain alignment with business goals and user needs.
- Drive organizational change management, including training, user adoption strategies, and transition plans to operational support when the permitting system goes live.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
- Prior experience with state government transformation initiatives or permitting/regulatory system projects.
- Familiarity with environmental permitting processes, regulatory compliance, or public-sector permitting offices.
- Knowledge of federal and state digital initiatives, including FAST-41 or federal Permitting Dashboard alignment, and data standards.
- Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Trello.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and DevSecOps principles in a government context.
- Change management or Organizational Change Management (OCM) experience on IT system rollouts.
About the company
Insomniac Design is a global agency that designs and delivers technology solutions in partnership with organizations seeking a lasting impact. With a globally diverse team headquartered in Washington D.C. and offices in London, Bucharest, and Chișinău, it combines strategic thinking, an agile process, and strong technology to create work that “never sleeps.” How it works: the company partners with clients to understand their goals, then uses a rapid, iterative approach to design and build technology solutions — from strategy through delivery — leveraging cross‑regional collaboration and modern tech stacks. What sets it apart: a worldwide, diverse team plus an emphasis on turning strategic insight into actionable technology outcomes through an agile, collaborative process that stays closely aligned with client needs. Its goal is to help organizations achieve a meaningful, lasting impact by delivering technology solutions that address real problems and move projects forward quickly.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Brand USA hired Insomniac in 2026 for a company-wide intranet and platform overhaul.
- Updated 2026 case studies show active delivery for public health, tourism, and courts.
- Global offices in London, Bucharest, and Chisinau support delivery across U.S. and international clients.
What critics are saying
- Revenue depends on procurement cycles at Brand USA, UN Women, and government agencies.
- Large consultancies and specialist civic-tech firms can outbid on enterprise transformation deals.
- If Permitix fails to win scaled government adoption, agency growth stays services-led and fragile.
What makes Insomniac Design unique
- Washington D.C.-based global agency serving government, aid, and policy clients across four offices.
- Combines design, engineering, Data, AI, and technology for complex public-sector platforms.
- Permitix targets permitting workflows for states and federal agencies, not generic marketing websites.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match