IT Project Manager

TekSynap•Reston, VA

About The Position

We are seeking a IT Project Manager to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, governing, prioritizing, and optimizing major IT investments. The IT Portfolio Manager oversees the lifecycle of IT programs and projects, ensuring strategic alignment, transparency, and value realization across the portfolio. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
BS, 5-7 years of relevant experience; MS, 3-5 years; PhD, 0-3 years
One or more of the following certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers - FAC-P/PM (Mid-Level or above), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Strong background in IT governance, portfolio management, or program oversight.
Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT programs or DoD/IC customers.
Familiarity with IT lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Proficiency with portfolio tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

ITIL® 4 Foundation (minimum)
ITIL® 4 Managing Professional (highly preferred)
PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
SAFe Agilist (SA)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Administrator
Security+ (DoD 8140 baseline familiarity)
CompTIA Cloud+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – Preferred
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)
COBIT 2019 Foundation

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise‑level IT portfolio planning, coordination, and governance.
Develop, maintain, and optimize the IT investment portfolio roadmap.
Analyze project proposals to ensure technical, strategic, and financial alignment.
Facilitate portfolio review boards, prioritization cycles, and executive briefings.
Provide visibility into portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.
Monitor cost, schedule, and performance across IT programs and projects.
Conduct business case analysis to support investment decisions.
Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders including engineering, operations, finance, and leadership.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, federal IT governance, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.
Provide advisory support on maturing portfolio processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.