Project Manager

Client Solution Architects

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance required.
  • Minimum of 7 years in IT program management or enterprise integration.
  • Experience coordinating among multiple stakeholders and contracts.
  • Experience supporting governance forums and integrated scheduling.
  • PMI PMP certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

  • Direct IT program planning and execution using PMI principles.
  • Coordinate activities among stakeholders and systems for mission alignment.
  • Support governance forums and prepare decision-making documents.
  • Develop and manage integrated master schedules and track deliverables.
  • Establish task-tracking protocols and monitor program progress.
  • Facilitate collaboration among technical teams and government representatives.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, escalating issues as necessary.
  • Prepare and present reports and documentation on program status.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives for program efficiency.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules: onsite, hybrid, and remote options available based on contract needs.
  • Support for professional development and certifications like PMP.
  • Engagement in meaningful defense mission projects with a direct impact.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Project Manager to support onsite in the Arlington, VA area.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote work schedules subject to change based on contract requirements.

How Role will make an impact:
  • Direct the planning, coordination, and execution of IT program management and enterprise integration efforts supporting the contract, applying Project Management Institute (PMI) principles to schedule and cost management.
  • Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, contracts, and systems to ensure consistent alignment with contract requirements and mission objectives.
  • Support governance forums, working groups, and integrated program reviews, preparing materials and documentation necessary for informed decision-making.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), ensuring accurate tracking of milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Establish and administer task-tracking protocols, including CIO office Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), to monitor progress, identify risks, and report status to government and program leadership.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among technical teams, government representatives, and external partners to promote transparency and shared accountability.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, escalating issues to appropriate authorities in a timely and structured manner.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and DON policies, procedures, and reporting requirements throughout the program life cycle.
  • Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and documentation that convey program status, performance metrics, and resource utilization to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency, integration, and overall mission effectiveness.


Requirements

What you'll need to have to join our award-winning team:
  • Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance
  • A minimum of seven years of experience supporting IT program management or enterprise integration efforts.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, contracts, or systems within a complex operational environment.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting governance forums, task tracking, or integrated scheduling.
  • Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent recognized credential.


What Sets you apart:
  • Familiarity with DoD and DON enterprise IT environments, including associated governance structures and reporting hierarchies.
  • Proficiency in developing and managing integrated master schedules and task-tracking systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timelines and performance standards.


Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
  • Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
  • Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
  • Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

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