Project Manager, Public Sector

<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>About Us</strong></div> <div> <p>At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.&nbsp;</p> <p>At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in.</p> </div></div><h3>Position Location: Washington DC&nbsp;</h3> <h3><strong>Citizenship:</strong> U.S. Citizenship Required (due to government security clearance requirements)</h3> <h3><strong>Overview</strong></h3> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced <strong>Program/Project Manager</strong> to join our Government Projects team. This team bridges the gap between Product, Engineering, and government mission stakeholders to bring innovative technology to life.</p> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3> <p>You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of critical government technology initiatives, driving operational efficiency and ensuring mission success.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Program Execution:</strong> Deliver complex, high-profile technology programs on time, within budget, and aligned with mission requirements. Manage portfolios of $50M+.</li> <li><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong> Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders (including SVPs and government leadership). Build consensus and drive cross-functional alignment.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Planning:</strong> Develop program plans, business cases, milestones, and basis of estimates (BOEs) from inception through delivery.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Design KPI dashboards and reporting metrics to drive executive decision-making. Document lessons learned and create internal/external guides to scale best practices.</li> <li><strong>Lifecycle Support:</strong> Support government partners from initial opportunity identification through deployment, transition, and long-term program evolution.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></h3> <h3><strong>Required Experience:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>15+ years</strong> in technology program management, IT operations, infrastructure delivery, or government mission support.</li> <li>Proven track record of managing infrastructure modernization, platform automation, and operational efficiency in mission-critical environments.</li> <li>Experience operating in highly regulated/classified environments with a strong understanding of government security frameworks and accreditation processes.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to build metrics, KPI dashboards, and reporting systems that drive executive decision-making.</li> <li>Experience managing portfolios of $50M+ in government technology programs.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Core Technical Competencies:</strong></h3> <p>Candidates must understand how government programs implement and utilize the following:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Networking:</strong> TCP/IP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6.</li> <li><strong>Internet Security:</strong> DDoS mitigation, Firewalls, TLS, VPNs.</li> <li><strong>Zero-Trust &amp; Cloud:</strong> ZTNA/SASE concepts, identity management, and major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).</li> <li><strong>Infrastructure &amp; Ops:</strong> Basic administration of Windows, macOS, and Linux; exposure to infrastructure automation, scripting, or tooling.</li> <li><strong>Cyber Awareness:</strong> Understanding of threat activity, adversary tradecraft, and cyber operations concepts.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Professional Skills:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Communication:</strong> Exceptional verbal, written, and receptive listening skills; confident presenting complex topics to diverse audiences.</li> <li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Self-directed problem solver with sound business judgment and a proven ability to influence without formal authority.</li> <li><strong>Adaptability:</strong> Thrives in a high-paced, changing environment while juggling multiple competing priorities.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Advanced Networking:</strong> BGP routing, GRE, SD-WAN, MPLS, or Global Traffic Management.</li> <li><strong>Web &amp; App Technologies:</strong> HTTP reverse/forward proxies (WAF, CDN, Secure Web Gateway) and serverless application development.</li> <li><strong>Security Frameworks:</strong> Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and familiarity with <strong>MITRE ATT&amp;CK</strong> or similar exploitation frameworks.</li> <li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like <strong>FedRAMP</strong>, GDPR, PCI DSS, or SOC-2.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Mobile platform administration (iOS/Android) or scripting experience (JavaScript, Python, Golang, BASH).</p> <h3><strong>Compensation</strong></h3> <p>Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.</p> <ul> <li>For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of <span style="font-weight: 400;">$<span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:202000}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:14845,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;5&