Position Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO – Not available for this position
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Work Schedule: Day shift
Travel: Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The IT Project Manager supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects within defined scope, budget, and timeline. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage project teams and stakeholders. The IT Project Manager will ensure that projects are aligned with business objectives and delivered to meet or exceed expectations.
The candidate will:
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges
- Establish project governance and communication protocols
- Create and maintain project documentation, including project charters, scope statements, and work breakdown structures (WBS)
- Lead and manage geographically dispersed project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback
- Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items
- Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations
- Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines
- Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization
- Act as a liaison between the IT department and other business units
- Ensure project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards
- Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off
- Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects
- Prepare and present project reports to management
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in project management
- Contribute to the development and improvement of project management methodologies and processes
- Participate in IT strategic planning and budgeting activities
- Mentor and coach junior project team members
- Manage vendor relationships as needed for project success
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Must have 5 or more years of direct experience in IT project management, managing high-dollar projects, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
- Must have a general understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and emerging technologies
- Must have experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
- Must have experience negotiating with vendors and stakeholders to achieve project goals
- Must have a CAPM (Certified Associate of Project Management) certification
Desired Qualifications:
- Have a PMP certification
- Have an ITIL certification
- Have Earned Value Management and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
- Have experience managing high dollar-value projects ranging in complexity
- Have experience managing geographically separated project teams
- Have experience managing projects in traditional waterfall and/or agile methodologies
Compensation:
Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.
Application Instructions:
Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered. Candidates must be fully truthful in their application. Dishonesty or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret Security Clearance will be considered.
About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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