IT Project Manager

GovCIO; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead modernization efforts in a fully onsite role at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton, VA. The role focuses on enterprise implementation planning, technical integration, and coordinating across DoD networks to deliver secure, compliant solutions.

Applicants should have TS/SCI clearance experience, strong communication, and a track record of managing complex deployments with cross-functional teams using established project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Manage multiple, complex technical projects in DoD environments.
• Plan and estimate work requirements across lifecycles.
• Familiarity with DoD lifecycle processes and enterprise architecture.
• Strong written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Create or manage enterprise implementation plans for large deployments.
• Understand enterprise networks, service integration, incident and secure IT operations.
• Proficiency with PM tools: MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence.
• Meet DoD 8140 IAT II security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct project design, implementation, and testing aligned with objectives.
• Define requirements and project lifecycle deployment plans.
• Coordinate vendor tasks and review deliverables.
• Ensure quality standards and maintain comprehensive project docs.
• Monitor baselines, risks, issues, and dependencies across streams.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity, accreditation, and CM requirements.
• Translate technical guidance into clear operational impact for leadership.
• Lead meetings, track progress, and deliver top-quality customer outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Enterprise planning

Cross-team coordination

Communication

Risk & issue tracking

DoD security knowledge

Education

High School + commensurate experience

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for an IT Project Manager to support modernization efforts. This position will be located in Hampton, Va at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and will be a fully onsite position.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in enterprise implementation planning, technical integration, and coordination across a DoD-classified enterprise network. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering complex projects in secure environments, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, and driving structured implementation activities from planning through sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.
• Defines requirements and plans project lifecycle deployment.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Maintain structured project documentation, including charters, plans, briefings, risk registers, change requests, and executive status reports
• Monitor progress against baselines and proactively identify risks, issues, and dependency conflicts across multiple enterprise workstreams
• Ensure all project actions comply with DoD cybersecurity, accreditation, and configuration management requirements
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and leadership, translating complex technical considerations into clear operational impacts
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking, analysis and reporting. producing top quality products for the customer is vital.
• Strong problem solving and good communication skills
• Ability to research and choose the best, technically feasible solution that meets customer requirements
• Experience with agile or other project management methodologies
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build strong working relationships
• Proactive approach to anticipating project needs and solving challenges
• Flexibility and adaptability when project requirements evolve

Qualifications

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills And Experience

Clearance: TS/SCI

• Managing multiple, complex, technical projects
• Planning and estimating work requirements
• Familiarity with DoD lifecycle processes, requirements management frameworks, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Demonstrate experience creating or managing enterprise implementation plans for large technical deployments
• Strong understanding of enterprise networks, service integration, incident/service management, and secure IT operations
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence)
• DOD 8140 IAT II (Security+ CE,CCNA-Security, CySA+,CND)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Technical background in networking and systems
• PMP or Agile certification
• PMI-ACP
• Experience with large-scale modernization efforts or cloud transition planning.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements, RMF processes, and DoD architecture frameworks
• Experience working directly with PMOs or leading cross-functional technical teams
• Background supporting highly regulated or classified environments such as AFSCI
• Experience with enterprise technical integration, transition planning, or large-scale modernization programs
• Experience with DOD Networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS)

Posted Salary Range: USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.