Senior IT Project Manager

Graham Technologies • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for customers' Federal IT Program Managers. The role manages high-level IT projects, ensures alignment with federal guidelines, and drives successful outcomes in a matrixed environment. The successful candidate will bring strong IT project management experience, leadership skills, and a record of delivering results using both traditional and Agile methodologies.

The position is hybrid in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Project Manager oversees project execution and coordinates schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, resources, stakeholders, and project documentation. The role also communicates updates and recommendations to senior leaders and uses project management expertise to guide complex programs toward defined goals.

Requirements

• Must possess an active Q clearance or TS/SCI.
• At least five years of hands-on IT project management experience in the Federal Government, including projects using both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.
• Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure.
• Ability to plan and execute complex programs to achieve defined goals.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, conflict management, time management, and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PRINCE2, or SAFe Agile.
• Experience managing IT projects in a government or defense-related environment.
• Knowledge of federal IT standards, policies, and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for customers' Federal IT Program Managers, ensuring seamless communication and project coordination.
• Oversee and execute IT projects using traditional waterfall and Agile life cycle methodologies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables while aligning with stakeholder expectations.
• Develop project management artifacts, including charters, plans, schedules, requirements, and reports, in accordance with PMO standards and lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate across matrixed teams to coordinate resources and support successful project execution.
• Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio to create and manage project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Apply strategic thinking, multitasking, negotiation, conflict management, and time management to drive project success.

Benefits

• Four weeks of accrued PTO in the first year.
• Ten paid federal holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with annual employer contributions.
• Flexible schedules.
• Reimbursements for continued education and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed