Senior IT Project Manager

Graham Technologies • Lakewood, CO

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 position oversees projects using traditional waterfall and Agile life-cycle methodologies and manages schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, resources, and stakeholder expectations. It also develops project management artifacts in accordance with PMO standards and lifecycle processes, and communicates updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders. The position is hybrid in Denver, Colorado.

Requirements

• 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.
• Active Q clearance or TS/SCI clearance.
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for customers' Federal IT Program Managers, ensuring effective communication and project coordination.
• Oversee and execute IT projects using both traditional waterfall and Agile life-cycle methodologies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables while aligning with stakeholder expectations.
• Develop project charters, plans, schedules, requirements, and reports according to 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