IT Project Manager
About The Position
Axiologic Solutions is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to provide IT project management, strategic planning, and operational support to the Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) Common Intelligence Framework (CIF) Joint Program Management Office (JPMO). The role oversees complex IT projects from initial concept through completion, ensuring deliverables meet established timelines, quality standards, stakeholder expectations, and mission objectives while supporting DIA technology initiatives. The position coordinates government stakeholders, technical teams, and organizational leadership; manages project documentation and reporting; and identifies and implements process improvements to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, and project outcomes. The role requires discretion and independent judgment on administrative and operational matters. The supervisor establishes overall objectives and available resources, while the employee plans and carries out assignments, resolves most conflicts, coordinates work, interprets policy independently, and keeps the supervisor informed of progress and significant matters. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during contract hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Travel within the Washington National Capital Region is required as needed for customer or corporate requirements. The job is performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly, or ability to obtain a polygraph.
- At least 10 years of experience.
- Master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree with two additional years of experience beyond the stated minimum.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment concerning administrative and operational needs.
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments, resolve most conflicts, coordinate work with others, and interpret policy independently.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience managing enterprise-level IT projects within the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal government environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining project management documentation, schedules, resource plans, and executive-level status reporting.
- Strong understanding of IT project management methodologies, process improvement practices, stakeholder engagement, and project lifecycle management.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and drive successful outcomes in complex technical environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of complex IT projects, from concept and requirements definition through planning, execution, implementation, and closure.
- Develop and maintain project plans, scoping documents, schedules, resource plans, estimates, status reports, and meeting agendas.
- Establish project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and performance expectations aligned with customer requirements and organizational priorities.
- Prepare and refine work plans, project schedules, resource allocations, and cost estimates.
- Monitor project progress, identify delays or challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules and delivery objectives.
- Ensure project activities and deliverables meet timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.
- Lead and facilitate project and program meetings with government stakeholders, technical teams, and organizational leadership.
- Coordinate communication and collaboration among stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and distribute weekly status updates, meeting agendas, action items, and other project documentation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and clarify project priorities, responsibilities, milestones, and deliverables.
- Identify and address stakeholder concerns, competing priorities, and organizational challenges affecting project execution.
- Provide project performance updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to government leadership and key stakeholders.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements and technology solutions to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, and project effectiveness.
- Assess project management processes, workflows, and team performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop recommendations and corrective actions to improve execution, accountability, and consistent delivery.
- Anticipate business challenges, organizational resistance, and operational risks, and recommend proactive solutions.
- Establish consistent project management practices, reporting standards, and quality control measures.
- Evaluate project outcomes, document lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future IT initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
