IT Project Manager - Agile DoD Programs (Secret Clearance)

Cimarron Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. seeks mid-level IT Project Managers to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract, with work at Schriever Space Force Base in CO or Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

You will lead, plan, and execute complex IT projects, navigate security requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations. The role emphasizes Agile adoption, governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and thorough reporting.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens due to facility security requirements.
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher).
• 4+ years of general, full-time work experience.
• 3+ years of direct IT project management experience.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
• Establish project governance and communication protocols.
• Guide and support the team in its adoption of Agile methodologies, facilitating a smooth transition and fostering an Agile mindset.
• Lead and manage geographically dispersed project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
• Maintain day-to-day execution of defined project tasks, sprints, and schedules.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items.
• Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations.
• Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects.
• Ensure project management artifacts are maintained accurately (schedules, action items, status reports).
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Act as a liaison between the IT department and other business units.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off.
• Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Prepare and present project reports to management.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in project management.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of project management methodologies and processes.

Skills

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Job description

Cimarron Inc. seeks mid-level IT Project Managers to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract, with work at Schriever Space Force Base in CO or Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

You will lead, plan, and execute complex IT projects, navigate security requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations. The role emphasizes Agile adoption, governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and thorough reporting.