Project Manager, Information Technology

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Project Manager, Information Technology to plan, execute, and deliver enterprise IT and digital transformation initiatives supporting the company’s mission. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the role partners with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), IT, engineering, and corporate business stakeholders to manage the full lifecycle of technology systems, infrastructure, and software projects. The position uses Agile/Scrum, waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches and requires strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, communication, change management, and Atlassian toolset experience. The role is generally based in an office environment, though work may occur inside or outside depending on the task. It may involve sitting or standing for extended periods and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Evening and weekend work may be needed to meet critical project milestones. The position may require access to export-controlled information; candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under export control laws and be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, and 5+ years of related IT project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing IT infrastructure, software development, or digital transformation projects.
Experience delivering projects using Agile/Scrum and waterfall or hybrid methodologies.
Experience with change management and ITIL practices, including change and release approval processes.
Excellent working knowledge of Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, and other project management platforms.
Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum, waterfall, and hybrid project delivery frameworks.
Good judgment and proactive problem-solving skills.
Organizational skills to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
Ability to qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export control laws.
Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry.
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC.
Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, ITIL, or an equivalent Agile or project management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise IT projects, including infrastructure, systems integration, and software initiatives, and partner with the CISO on cybersecurity initiatives.
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics with IT leadership and business stakeholders.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations across concurrent initiatives.
Apply Agile, waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies throughout project lifecycles.
Use Jira and Confluence to manage backlogs, sprint cadences, release schedules, dashboards, and reporting.
Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
Plan and coordinate change management, including change and release approvals, stakeholder communications, training, and user adoption.
Coordinate with IT, security, engineering, and corporate departments to deliver projects on time.
Partner with the CISO to address data security, export control, and corporate governance requirements, incorporating security and compliance reviews into project plans.
Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating them to leadership as appropriate.
Support coordination with vendors and third parties for IT systems, software licensing, and technology procurement, working with the responsible IT directors and CISO.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.