**THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS**
Position Title: Mid-Level IT Project Manager
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The Mid-Level IT Project Manager supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Be responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects within defined scope, budget, and timeline.
o This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage project teams and stakeholders.
• Will ensure that projects are aligned with business objectives and delivered to meet or exceed expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Project Planning and Initiation:
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
• Establish project governance and communication protocols.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including project charters, scope statements, and work breakdown structures (WBS).
Project Execution and Monitoring:
• Lead and manage geographically- dispersed project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items.
• Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations.
• Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects.
Stakeholder Management:
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Act as a liaison between the IT department and other business units.
Project Closure and Evaluation:
• Ensure project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards.
• Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off.
• Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Prepare and present project reports to management.
Other Responsibilities:
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in project management.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of project management methodologies and processes.
• Participate in IT strategic planning and budgeting activities.
• Mentor and coach junior project team members.
• Manage vendor relationships as needed for project success.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Be able to lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and direction
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve project issues
• Have excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
• Must have 7, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
o May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 5, or more, years of direct experience in IT project management, managing high-dollar projects, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Must have a general understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and emerging technologies.
• Must have experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Must have experience negotiating with vendors and stakeholders to achieve project goals
• Must have a CAPM (Certified Associate of Project Management) certification
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
• Have a PMP certification
• Have an ITIL certification
• Have Earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Have experience managing high dollar-value projects ranging in complexity
• Have experience managing geographically separated project teams
• Have experience managing projects in traditional waterfall and/or agile methodologies
This position is expected to pay $110,000 - $150,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
