IAMS Technical Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and manage complex Information Technology (IT) projects across the full lifecycle — from concept to implementation — within a federal government environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project delivery, IT operations, identity and access management, and federal security and compliance standards. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements.

What will you do:

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle of large-scale IT solutions, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Establish priorities, determine project resource needs, and acquire necessary assets.
• Develop detailed project plans based on scope, budget, personnel, and resource availability.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to drive effective planning, execution, and delivery.
• Break down complex projects into manageable, sequenced tasks to improve turnaround and efficiency.
• Oversee and coordinate project team activities across multiple functional areas.
• Maintain communication with federal stakeholders and senior government officials.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and federal security standards.
• Manage risks, track progress, report metrics, and ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the Information Technology domain.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex federal IT projects.
• Experience supervising IT operations including systems integration, user support, deployment, and training.
• Strong understanding of IT, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and AWS GovCloud environments.
• Active PMP certification.
• ITIL Foundation certification or demonstrated knowledge of ITIL-based service management.
• Experience managing Agile development teams and understanding how enhancements or defects impact architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to senior leadership.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Public Trust (Tier 4/6c) security clearance.
• Expert knowledge of recent advances in computer science, cloud, and systems engineering.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams, subcontractors, and external service providers.

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