Senior IT Project Manager

Windwalker Group; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Windwalker Group seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to ensure alignment with federal guidelines and drive successful outcomes in a matrixed environment.

The candidate will lead projects across traditional and Agile lifecycles, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications while producing PM artifacts per PMO standards.

Qualifications

• Active Q clearance or TS/SCI required.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on IT project management experience in the Federal Government.
• PMP certification required.
• Experience with both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to plan and execute complex programs to achieve defined goals.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for customers' Federal IT Program Managers and manage coordination.
• Oversee IT projects using traditional waterfall and Agile lifecycles.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Develop PMO-compliant artifacts (charters, plans, schedules, requirements, reports).
• Collaborate across matrixed teams to coordinate resources for successful execution.
• Create and manage project documentation, reports, and presentations with MS Office tools.
• Provide updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Leverage strategic thinking, multi-tasking, negotiation, conflict and time management to drive success.

Skills

Q clearance

PM experience

English fluency

Matrixed environment

Stakeholder communication

Program planning

Risk management

Budget management

Negotiation

Time management

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Project

Excel

Visio

Job description

This role involves managing high-level IT projects, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines, and driving successful outcomes within a matrixed environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering results in both traditional and Agile project environments.

Location: Hybrid position from the Washington, D.C., Denver, CO, or Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the single point of contact for customers' Federal IT Program Managers, ensuring seamless communication and project coordination.
• Oversee and execute IT projects following both traditional waterfall and Agile life cycle methodologies.
• Effectively manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Develop clear, complete project management artifacts (charters, plans, schedules, requirements, and reports) in accordance with PMO standards and lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate across matrixed teams to coordinate resources and ensure successful project execution.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio skills to create and manage project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, delivering updates, insights, and recommendations.
• Leverage expertise in strategic thinking, multi-tasking, negotiation, conflict management, and time management to drive project success.

Qualifications Required:

• Clearance: Must possess an active Q clearance or TS/SCI.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on IT project management experience in the Federal Government, including projects utilizing both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Certifications: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Skills:
• • Strong oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
  • Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure.
  • Proven ability to plan and execute complex programs to achieve defined goals.
  • Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio.
  • Strong skills in strategic thinking, negotiation, conflict management, time management, and planning.

Preferred:

• Additional certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM),PRINCE2,or SAFe Agile certification.
• Experience managing IT projects in a government or defense-related environment.
• Knowledge of federal IT standards, policies, and frameworks.