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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Title: Senior Project Manager</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location: </span>Woodlawn, MD (Hybrid/Onsite as required)</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Clearance</span>: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Nimbus is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Task Manager/Product Operations Specialist to join our team, supporting mission-critical IT systems for the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS). 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Nimbus is focused on promoting efficient and cost-effective IT solutions for local, state, and federal governments that align with our core values, reduce risk, and result in a positive Return on Investment (ROI) for our clients' constituents.</p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Why Nimbus?</span></span></p>\n<p>Joining Nimbus means becoming part of a dynamic environment where autonomy is valued, and client relations are top priorities. We pride ourselves on hiring highly skilled professionals who excel in their areas of expertise. At Nimbus, you will collaborate with a diverse and talented team, enhancing our collective knowledge and driving success. Our clients share our passion for finding progressive solutions and improving technology, making our partnerships collaborative and forward-thinking. Nimbus fosters a culture of openness and responsiveness to feedback and believes in collective growth. If you are looking for a place where your expertise is recognized and your ideas can make a tangible impact, Nimbus may be the organization for you.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of delivery activities for CMS programs, ensuring alignment with technical objectives, performance requirements, and Agile best practices.</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of system architecture, data pipelines, user interfaces, and business workflows to support decision-making and delivery excellence.</li>\n<li>Advise CMS stakeholders on technical strategy, system enhancements, and operational improvements, balancing business goals with system sustainability.</li>\n<li>Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with CMS federal staff, CORs, and partner teams through proactive engagement, consistent communication, and collaborative problem-solving.</li>\n<li>Prepare and present detailed monthly status reports, executive briefings, and performance summaries that align with CMS reporting standards and contract deliverables.</li>\n<li>Actively participate in meetings with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and acquisition staff to provide program insights and delivery updates.</li>\n<li>Monitor and manage delivery progress, key milestones, risks, and interdependencies; escalate issues and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership when needed.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to identify opportunities for service delivery improvement and enhanced stakeholder value.</li>\n<li>Coordinate workstreams across multiple Agile teams and product owners, ensuring alignment of priorities, backlogs, and delivery timelines.</li>\n<li>Define and enforce standard practices, shared terminology, and consistent metrics for tracking progress and measuring delivery success.</li>\n<li>Configure and maintain Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to provide real-time visibility into team performance, project health, and portfolio status.</li>\n<li>Lead resolution of escalated delivery issues and ensure timely, transparent communication with stakeholders at all levels.</li>\n<li>Administer and continuously optimize the use of Agile collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence) to support delivery tracking, documentation, and knowledge management.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Required Qualifications:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>15+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably within<span> </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">CMS</span><span> </span>or other<span> </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">HHS agencies</span>.</li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience leading, advising, or supporting complex IT initiatives.</li>\n<li>Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe)</li>\n<li>Familiarity with product development architecture and modern IT delivery practices.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in Azure DevOps.</li>\n<li>Proficiency with<span> </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Jira, Confluence</span>, and Agile metrics/reporting tools.</li>\n<li>Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively with large, cross-functional teams.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior government and client stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Ability to obtain <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Public Trust clearance</span>; 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