IT Project Manager (Mid-Level) with Security Clearance

About the role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, stakeholder communication, and IT delivery, with the ability to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks while ensuring successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for IT initiatives.
• Cook up and lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear communication and task delegation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively to minimize impact on deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, quality assurance processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party service providers to ensure timely delivery of project components.
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement continuous improvement practices.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; at least 3 years of experience managing IT projects in a professional services environment; strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches; proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms; excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills; strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Preferred qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification; experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana; familiarity with cloud technologies and cybersecurity best practices; experience working in a consulting or client-facing role within the professional services industry; advanced degree in a related field or relevant technical certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; at least 3 years of experience managing IT projects in a professional services environment; strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches; proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms; excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills; strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Preferred qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification; experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana; familiarity with cloud technologies and cybersecurity best practices; experience working in a consulting or client-facing role within the professional services industry; advanced degree in a related field or relevant technical certifications.

Skills

• Project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience working in a consulting or client-facing role within the professional services industry.
• Advanced degree in a related field or relevant technical certifications.

Benefits

• Benefit Offerings include medical, dental, vision benefits with a national provider network; flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA & HSA); company-paid life and disability insurance including short-term, long-term, and accidental; supplemental insurance; paid time off (PTO); 11 paid holidays; 401(k) Retirement Plan; professional development reimbursement program to pursue undergraduate, graduate, training, and certifications; monthly transportation, parking, and cell phone service reimbursement.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

Hybrid: On-site 1 day per week.