IT Project Manager (5379)

Metrostar Systems - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager at MetroStar Systems will lead DevSecOps, Cloud, and Cyber projects within the National Security business unit, specifically supporting the Intel account. This role is crucial for enabling IT modernization and transformative improvements for mission-critical solutions. The position requires a strategic approach to project management, focusing on operational excellence and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Identify innovative solutions to project deadlocks and resolve issues through consensus and sound judgment.
• Work closely with development teams to contribute to product architecture and design.
• Develop, cultivate, and manage client relationships.
• Prioritize, lead, and manage tasking of project team and completion of assignments.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and manage impacts of project scope changes, issues, and risks.
• Escalate project risks to appropriate MetroStar and client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly.
• Six (6) years of experience managing complex federal projects involving cloud, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, IT modernization, or software development.
• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community.
• Strong skills in developing integrated project work breakdown structures (WBS), milestones, and schedules with the ability to identify and characterize project dependencies.
• Understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Proven expertise collaborating with customer PMs, leads, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including briefing senior/executive stakeholders on project status, accomplishments, schedule, issues, and risks.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Professional growth opportunities
• Valuable time to recharge