Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to be the primary point of contact for our customers' Federal IT Program Managers. This role involves managing high-level IT projects, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines, and driving successful outcomes within a matrixed environment.
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
Requirements:
- Must possess an active Q clearance or TS/SCI
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on IT project management experience in the Federal Government, including projects utilizing both waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- 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
- 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