IT Project Manager Lead IRES - SSFB

Position Title: IT Project Manager Lead (Senior Project Manager)

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret 

Shift: Day shift 

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The IRES IT Project Manager Lead is a Senior Project Manager that will support the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering and Integration (E&I) Directorate. The IT Project Manager Lead is responsible for leading and managing a team of IT project managers and overseeing the successful delivery of IT projects within the organization. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The IT Project Manager Lead will work directly with the IRES PMO Lead and closely with stakeholders across the customer base and the business to ensure that IT projects align with strategic objectives and deliver tangible business value.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT project management professional with a proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects, leading teams, and driving organizational change. The candidate selected for this position is a solutions-oriented leader, multi-tasker, and subject matter expert, who defines and manages technical projects of high complexity, size, and enterprise-level visibility, to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives. The candidate spearheads project cross-functional teams and enforce project management standards across the IT Service organization. This individual also drives creative alternatives to project challenges and partners with others to identify and adopt best practices and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Management:
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of IT project managers, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the project management team.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new project managers.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the project management team.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.

• Project Planning and Execution:
• Oversee the development of project plans, including scope definition, task breakdown, resource allocation, and schedule creation.
• Ensure that project plans are aligned with business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Monitor project progress and track key milestones.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, escalating as needed.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and variance analysis.

• Stakeholder Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the customer base and the business.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.