Sr IT Project Manager
About The Position
Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager (SME Level) to lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives, including Microsoft 365 (M365) and Enterprise AI programs. This role is responsible for providing expert-level project management leadership across cross-functional teams, ensuring successful delivery in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex IT programs, strong knowledge of governance and security processes, and the ability to lead Agile/Scrum-based projects from planning through deployment and transition to operations.
Requirements
- Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
- Must be willing and able to work fully on-site
- Proven experience as a Senior/SME-level IT Project Manager leading complex, enterprise-scale programs
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, best practices, and tools
- Experience developing and managing project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong leadership experience guiding cross-functional teams across technical and operational domains
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
- Experience navigating accreditation processes (ICD-503) and achieving Authority to Operate (ATO)
- Experience managing governance processes and integrating security requirements into IT projects
- Experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings and documentation
Nice To Haves
- Experience using project management tools such as MS Project for resource-loaded scheduling
- Familiarity with enterprise collaboration tools such as Confluence and SharePoint
- Knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, service-oriented architectures, and security frameworks
- Understanding of Intelligence Community (IC) systems, policies, and environments
- Experience supporting federal or government programs
- Agile and/or Scrum certification
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage large-scale enterprise IT programs, including M365 and AI initiatives
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
- Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget
- Manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects
- Lead cross-functional teams, including technical, operational, and stakeholder groups
- Navigate governance processes, including A&A (Assessment & Authorization), and ensure compliance with security requirements
- Coordinate with security stakeholders (e.g., CMAP, KMD) to provide documentation and evidence for security controls
- Track and manage POA&M items and ensure timely resolution within project plans
- Support transition of projects into Operations & Maintenance (O&M) environments
- Develop and execute communication and training plans to support program adoption
- Oversee product pilots, integration efforts, and validation activities to ensure readiness for enterprise deployment
- Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders
- Mentor junior team members and support collaboration across project teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
