IT Project Lead

Fusion Technology•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Project Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the technical execution of assigned projects and task areas in support of the contract. The Project Lead provides day-to-day technical leadership, oversees project activities, and ensures deliverables are completed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), project schedules, and quality standards. Working closely with Government stakeholders, the Program Manager, and technical teams, the IT Project Lead manages project priorities, coordinates cross-functional resources, identifies and mitigates technical risks, and supports the successful delivery of enterprise IT, systems engineering, software development, cloud, and cybersecurity initiatives.

Requirements

TS/SCI with a CI Poly is required.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or an advanced degree in STEM or Business (MS, MBA, or equivalent).
Minimum of six (6) years of experience managing enterprise IT systems, software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure modernization programs.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience serving as a Program or Project Manager leading technical efforts of similar size and complexity.
Experience with enterprise IT operations, cloud environments, systems engineering, software development, or cybersecurity initiatives.
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, DevSecOps, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure Government, or Google Cloud), enterprise infrastructure, systems integration, and IT modernization.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, Identity and Access Management (IAM), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Federal/DoD IT compliance requirements.
Experience managing technical teams, program risks, schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) is preferred.
Desired Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+), Agile certification (PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe Agilist), or AWS or Microsoft Azure cloud certification.

Responsibilities

Provide overall technical and program management for contract execution.
Lead multidisciplinary teams supporting IT operations, systems engineering, software development, cloud, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Manage cost, schedule, performance, staffing, risk, and quality to ensure successful contract execution.
Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders and oversee all contract deliverables.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, Federal and DoD standards, and organizational policies while driving continuous process improvement.