Senior IT Project Manager

Windwalker Group

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Q clearance or TS/SCI necessary.
  • Minimum of five years in IT project management within the Federal Government.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
  • Experience in matrixed organizational structures.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main point of contact for Federal IT Program Managers.
  • Lead IT projects using both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables effectively.
  • Create comprehensive project management documents per PMO standards.
  • Work across teams to allocate resources for successful project delivery.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office tools to produce project materials and reports.
  • Update senior leaders with relevant project status and insights.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work location options: Washington, D.C., Denver, CO, or Albuquerque, NM.
  • Collaborative work environment with matrixed teams.
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact federal IT projects.
  • Exposure to both traditional and Agile project management methods.
Full Job Description
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.

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