IT Project Manager

Spalding, a Saalex Company in; United States; Remote; USD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company providing innovative solutions to the Department of Defense is seeking an IT Project Manager. This role involves managing application development teams, maintaining project plans, and facilitating stakeholder communication. With competitive salary and excellent benefits, including remote work flexibility, this position is ideal for seasoned IT project managers.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience required as an IT project manager.
• Experience in DOD software development and modernizing legacy applications.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage application development teams through modernization.
• Develop project plans and manage risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to document requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

BS/BA degree

AA/AS degree

High School diploma

Tools

GitLab

AWS

Job description

IT Project Manager (Finance)

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a IT Project Manager in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: <$160K
Work Location: This is a remote position (see on-site requirements below).

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Lexington Park, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, manage, and provide technical guidance to an application development team through an application modernization in AWS.
• Develop and maintain project plans/schedules in GitLab.
• Identify, track, mitigate, and resolve schedule and performance risks.
• Regularly report project progress and risks to leadership.
• Work closely with technical teams and subject matter experts, acting as liaison with the customer.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with stakeholders and the technical team to gather, analyze, breakdown, and document requirements.
• Facilitate meetings across technical teams and with customers to track progress and overcome blockers.
• Participate and assist in planning meetings, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Experience as an IT project manager required.
• Experience creating, coordinating, and tracking project schedules and tasking required.
• Experience working in a DOD software development/IT environment required.
• Experience working with a development team modernizing a legacy app and/or deploying to AWS required.
• BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience.

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance; active or interim secret is preferred.Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit