10-12 years of IT project management experience (or 8-10 with a Master's).
At least 4 years managing complex, cross-functional projects.
Technical experience in IT systems, infrastructure, and software development.
Experience with enterprise-scale project delivery in hybrid or multi-method environments.
Proven ability to manage relationships with technical stakeholders and vendors.
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, or similar certification preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead multiple large, cross-functional IT projects simultaneously.
Manage projects from initiation through implementation and closeout.
Develop comprehensive work plans, schedules, and status reports.
Serve as the single point of contact for assigned projects.
Coordinate with the Enterprise IT Architect for alignment with standards.
Oversee vendor participation and quality assurance of outputs.
Identify project risks and lead mitigation planning.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment based on organizational norms.
Occasional travel for project workshops or vendor coordination.
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and technical teams.
Engagement in a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Redwire Space, Inc. is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager for our Chantilly, VA office. This role is part of the Enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) and works closely with the Enterprise IT Architect to manage multiple large, complex IT projects across organizational teams. The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for full project lifecycle leadership, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, quality, and integration expectations. This position does not include responsibilities related to hiring, staff performance reviews, or business development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multiple large, cross-functional IT projects simultaneously, including software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system integration initiatives.
Manage projects end-to-end from initiation through implementation and closeout, including scope definition, detailed planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and post-project review.
Develop comprehensive work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
Serve as the single point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring clear communication across stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, and external vendors.
Coordinate with the Enterprise IT Architect to maintain alignment with enterprise architecture standards, roadmaps, and technical governance.
Oversee vendor participation, including deliverable tracking, dependency coordination, and quality assurance of third-party outputs.
Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies; lead mitigation planning and escalation when required.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, compliance expectations, and defined business and technical objectives.
Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, maintain RAID logs, and drive project accountability across workstreams.
Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement within the PMO.
