IT Project Manager, Level III

NANA Regional Corporation - Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Oak Ridge, TN

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The IT Project Manager, Level III at Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC is responsible for overseeing strategic IT projects at the Y-12 National Security Complex. This hybrid role involves managing project execution from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company strategies and compliance with Department of Energy requirements. The position requires strong leadership skills to direct project teams, manage budgets, and communicate effectively with upper management and stakeholders.

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 project teams and development of project execution plans.
• Leads complex IT projects through the full project life cycle, ensuring successful delivery within agreed constraints.
• Develops and executes project execution plans, managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Participates with project teams and management to resolve resource conflicts and project issues.
• Develops and maintains project documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures effective communication exists among projects for which he/she is responsible.
• Briefs upper management on project activities, cost, schedule, status, and technical performance.
• Participates in departmental management processes such as planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Develops procurement deliverables for external services and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of 10-14 years of direct experience, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 10-13 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
• Experience in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera (P6) or equivalent tools.
• Strong interpersonal communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of risk management and contingency planning.
• 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

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility in work location.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.