Sr. IT Project Manager

Graham Technologies • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Graham Technologies seeks a senior IT Project Manager to lead mission-critical initiatives in Process Improvement, Center of Excellence (CoE) development, and Market Intelligence at a customer site in Washington, DC. The role involves managing complex IT projects in a secure environment and collaborating with stakeholders to support organizational objectives. The successful candidate will have substantial project management experience, process optimization expertise, and the ability to operate in high-security settings.

Requirements

• Must possess an active Q clearance or TS/SCI.
• At least seven years of experience as a Senior IT Project Manager managing large-scale IT projects in a secure environment.
• Strong background in process improvement, Center of Excellence development, or market intelligence initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches, and tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Lean Six Sigma.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with federal or government agency projects, particularly in highly secure environments.
• Expertise in process automation and digital transformation.
• Advanced knowledge of market research tools and methodologies.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex IT projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
• Lead process design and optimization to improve enterprise operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish and support a Center of Excellence focused on best practices, standards, and innovation.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and use of market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and project priorities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements, set priorities, and deliver results.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance, report progress, and ensure adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure project activities comply with security, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

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