IT Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex IT projects supporting federal government clients, including efforts performed under Information Analysis Center (IAC) and Multi-Award Contract (MAC) vehicles, ensuring alignment with task order requirements and mission objectives
• Establish clear project goals and develop comprehensive project management plans, incorporating RACI matrices to define roles and responsibilities and Gantt charts to manage schedules, dependencies, and milestones
• Apply industry-standard project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall) and leverage tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms to track performance, monitor schedule adherence, and report on project status
• Maintain and manage detailed project timelines, budget estimates, and status reports, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and federal compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, as applicable)
• Oversee and allocate project resources, including technical personnel and IT assets, to optimize team performance and ensure efficient utilization across all project phases
• Cook up cross-functional teams, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and deliverables while fostering collaboration and accountability among stakeholders, team members, and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)
• Implement and manage IT project strategies that support mission objectives and deliver high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget in a federal contracting environment
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks through proactive risk management planning, ensuring minimal impact to project execution and delivery
• Facilitate regular project meetings, briefings, and stakeholder engagements to communicate goals, progress, risks, and outcomes, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex IT projects in support of federal government agencies, with a strong understanding of federal processes, compliance requirements, and contract environments
• Project management certification required: PMP (Project Management Professional) or CompTIA Project+
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams delivering systems, infrastructure, or software solutions in a federal setting
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall
• Experience with federal frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders, CORs, and cross-functional teams
• Prominent ability to manage multiple priorities, mitigate risks, and deliver projects on time and within scope and budget
• Experience supporting contract execution, including task order management, deliverable tracking, and performance reporting
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail