Cloud Project/Task Manager (Secret) (4441)

SMX; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Project/Task Manager (Mid/Senior) to lead cloud initiatives supporting the DoD and United States Air Force. The role involves directing multi-cloud delivery, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinating with government stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of IT/cloud management, Agile/Scrum/SAFe experience, and an active Secret clearance. DoD and cloud security knowledge are highly valued, with opportunities to shape cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4–7 years PM experience for mid-level and 9 years for senior-level.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 4+ years IT/cloud management experience.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid DoD delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms within DoD environments.
• Manage project scope, status, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and deliverables per contract requirements and government expectations.
• Organize and track IT development tickets using JIRA/Confluence.
• Communicate project status through reports and meetings with customers and management.
• Prepare documentation and briefs on project status, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Cloud/IT leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM or Scrum Master certification

DoD 8570 CompTIA Sec+

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

SMX is seekingProject/Task Managers (Mid/Senior)supporting the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure, applications, and services in support of enterprise cloud migration and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force. The Project Task Lead must be a skilled cloud and IT leader with strong agile project management, security, and compliance expertise, capable of driving specific Cloud One Next workstreams while supporting the Air Force’s enterprise cloud transformation. Performs day-to-day management of cloud delivery order projects. Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned delivery order projects. Defines cloud project scope and objectives, including developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, status reports, and project and financial tracking and analysis. Conducts project meetings, tracks project tasks, and ensures quality standards. Provides technical and strategic guidance to the cloud project team and reviews project deliverables. Communicates with PM, tech leads, and other stakeholders as issues arise or for awareness as required.

• Lead cross-functional teams through execution of enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms within DoD environments
• Manage project scope, status, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and deliverables in alignment with contract requirements and government expectations
• Organize, assign, and track IT technical development tickets (i.e. JIRA/Confluence)
• Communicate with team, leads, and PM project status through reporting and meetings internally, externally, and to government management
• Prepare documentation and briefs on project status, budget, schedules, etc. for presentation to customers and management
• Familiarity with cloud networking and integration patterns
• Experience with cloud transformation methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of cloud security protocols to protect data and systems

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's and 4 -7 years project management experience for mid-level and 9 years for senior-level
• Active Security Clearance Required: Secret
• 4+ years of related IT/cloud management experience
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid DoD delivery models; familiar with sprint planning, PI planning, backlogs, adhocs, and releases
• Must be able to interact with government clients, peers, management, and tech leads in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience
• Strong written, analytical, organizational, presentation, customer service, and facilitation skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs (AWS Govcloud)
• Experience with ServiceNow (or similar) implementations and delivery
• PM or Scrum Master certification(s)
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+

#CJPOST

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $142,500 USD - $228,100 USD

At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).