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.