Senior IT Project Manager

This role involves managing high-level IT projects, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines, and driving successful outcomes within a matrixed environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering results in both traditional and Agile project environments. Location: Hybrid position from the Washington, D.C., Denver, CO, or Albuquerque, NM. Responsibilities: Act as the single point of contact for customers' Federal IT Program Managers, ensuring seamless communication and project coordination. Oversee and execute IT projects following both traditional waterfall and Agile life cycle methodologies. Effectively manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations. Develop clear, complete project management artifacts (charters, plans, schedules, requirements, and reports) in accordance with PMO standards and lifecycle processes. Collaborate across matrixed teams to coordinate resources and ensure successful project execution. Utilize advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio skills to create and manage project documentation, reports, and presentations. Communicate effectively with senior leaders, delivering updates, insights, and recommendations. Leverage expertise in strategic thinking, multi-tasking, negotiation, conflict management, and time management to drive project success. Qualifications Required: Clearance: Must possess an active Q clearance or TS/SCI. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on IT project management experience in the Federal Government, including projects utilizing both waterfall and Agile methodologies. Certifications: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English. Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure. Proven ability to plan and execute complex programs to achieve defined goals. Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio. Strong skills in strategic thinking, negotiation, conflict management, time management, and planning. Preferred: Additional certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PRINCE2, or SAFe Agile certification. Experience managing IT projects in a government or defense-related environment. Knowledge of federal IT standards, policies, and frameworks.

Manage high-level Federal IT projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies to ensure alignment with government guidelines. Coordinate across matrixed teams to manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables while serving as the primary contact for Federal Program Managers.

Requires a minimum of five years of Federal IT project management experience and an active PMP certification. Candidates must possess an active Q clearance or TS/SCI security clearance.

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• IT Project Management
• Agile
• Waterfall
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio
• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiation
• Conflict Management
• Time Management
• Resource Coordination
• Technical Documentation
• Federal IT Guidelines
• Leadership

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week