IT Project Manager

Axle • Rockville, MD

12h • $130,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior IT Project Manager (IT PM) leads all project management activities in support of a federal Information Technology Operations and Maintenance contract. The IT PM serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution, ensuring services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with government requirements. This role requires deep experience managing complex IT O&M environments in a federal setting and a strong command of project management methodologies, ITIL service management practices, and federal acquisition and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 5 years managing federal government IT O&M contracts.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks in a government environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing IT services in accordance with ITIL best practices; ITIL Foundation certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal IT frameworks including NIST RMF, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical information to senior government officials.
• Experience with HHS (preferred).
• Ability to go onsite to offices in Rockville, MD and Tysons, VA.

Nice To Haves

• ITIL Foundation certification

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Project Management Plan (PMP), including integrated master schedules and risk registers.
• Manage all O&M workstreams including infrastructure operations, service desk, cybersecurity compliance, and application support.
• Monitor and control project scope, schedule, and cost; proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Lead sprint planning, status meetings, and milestone reviews with government stakeholders and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary interface between the contractor team and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (CO), and government leadership.
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings, status reports, and performance dashboards on a recurring basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Facilitate change management activities and coordinate with the government Change Control Board (CCB) on all system changes.
• Direct and mentor a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals including systems administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, help desk staff, and other technical specialists.
• Manage subcontractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with teaming agreements and contract requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal directives including NIST SP 800-series, FISMA, FedRAMP, Section 508, and agency-specific policies.
• Support audits, assessments, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities as required.
• Track and manage contract modifications, task orders, and reporting requirements.
• Manage contract budget including labor, ODCs, and subcontractor spend; prepare Estimates to Complete (ETC) and monthly financial reports.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies without degrading service quality.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior