IT Project Manager, Level II

Akima Infrastructure Services - Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Oak Ridge, TN

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager, Level II at Akima Infrastructure Services is responsible for overseeing strategic IT projects at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This hybrid role involves managing project execution, ensuring adherence to company policies, and leading project teams through the full project life-cycle. The position requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects within budget and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of strategic IT projects.
• Manages and directs the day-to-day activities of one or more projects including the formulation of the project teams and development of project execution plans.
• Leads complex IT projects through the full project life-cycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develops and executes project execution plans including deliverables, goals, milestones, resource loading, and cost management.
• Directs project team resources to successfully deliver assigned projects within agreed constraints.
• Develops and maintains project and/or technical documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures effective communication exists with and among projects for which he/she is responsible.
• Briefs upper management weekly and/or monthly on project activities, cost, schedule, status, and technical performance.
• Participates in departmental management processes such as planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Participates and/or develops procurement deliverables for external services and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of 5-9 years of direct experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5-9 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
• Experience in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera (P6) or equivalent tool.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, time management skills, organizational skills, and oral and written skills.
• A good understanding of risk management, risk mitigation and contingency planning.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• SAFe Certification preferred
• Scrum Master Certification preferred
• Agile Project Management Certification preferred
• ITIL Foundations Certification preferred
• ServiceNow experience with Agile Development and Project modules preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health and Wellness programs
• Financial Security options
• Professional and Personal Development opportunities