Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
Are you an IT project manager who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? This role directly supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract, where your leadership keeps complex, high-stakes projects on track and on mission.
What You'll Be DoingProject Planning and Initiation:- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
- Establish project governance and communication protocols.
Project Execution and Monitoring:- Guide and support the team in its adoption of Agile methodologies, facilitating a smooth transition and fostering an Agile mindset.
- Lead and manage geographically dispersed project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
- Maintain day-to-day execution of defined project tasks, sprints, and schedules.
- Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items.
- Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations.
- Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
- Manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects.
- Ensure project management artifacts (schedules, action items, status reports) are maintained accurately.
Stakeholder Management:- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
- Act as a liaison between the IT department and other business units.
Project Closure and Evaluation:- Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards.
- Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off.
- Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
- Prepare and present project reports to management.
Other Responsibilities:- Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in project management.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of project management methodologies and processes.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and direction.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Successfully communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve project issues.
- Embody excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What You BringBasic Requirements:- Must have 4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must have 3, or more, years of direct experience in IT project management, in a dynamic environment, managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Must have a general understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and emerging technologies.
- Must have experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
- Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:- Be able to obtain a DoW Top Secret Security Clearance
- Have a PMP certification
- Have an ITIL certification
- Have an understanding of Agile Methodologies
- Have Earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
- Have experience managing resources between functional teams while supporting shared resource needs.
Why LaunchTech?This role puts your project management expertise at the center of mission-critical IT initiatives supporting the nation's missile defense enterprise.
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
- And more
Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.
