IT Project Manager (IT PM) - Contingent

Contracting Resources Group, Inc.; Fort Lee (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth plans

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

11 Federal Holidays

3 weeks PTO including sick/personal

Job summary

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG) seeks two IT Project Managers to oversee the software development lifecycle, modernization of the Blue List platform, and PMO support for the Government IT Program Manager on the DCMA Blue List Program contract.

Ideal candidates will bridge Government IT leadership with multiple development and sustainment teams, leverage ServiceNow for sprint tracking, dashboards, and cross‑vendor coordination, and deliver executive status briefings on program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical discipline.
• At least five years IT project management/PMO/IV&V experience.
• Two years overseeing ServiceNow platform implementations in DoW/Federal programs.
• Active certification: CSM, PMI-ACP, or PMP.
• Knowledge of DoW secure cloud infrastructure IL-4+ (AWS GovCloud or Azure Gov Government).
• Experience with ServiceNow SPM/ITSM/Agile Development 2.0.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the software development lifecycle and modernization of the Blue List platform, providing technical oversight and PMO support.
• Bridge Government IT Program Manager with development and sustainment teams.
• Review evaluations and provide recommendations on technical submissions.
• Coordinate schedules and dependencies between teams and external partners.
• Support ServiceNow project management, dashboards, and velocity tracking.
• Maintain the RIDAC log and ensure alignment with program requirements.

Skills

IT project management

PMO support

IV&V experience

ServiceNow knowledge

Executive briefs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Systems Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow SPM

ITSM

Agile Development 2.0

DevSecOps pipelines

Job description

CRG is seeking two IT Project Managers to oversee the software development lifecycle, web database engineering, and modernization of the digital Blue List platform, and to provide technical oversight, integration management, and Program Management Office (PMO) support to the Government IT Program Manager on the DCMA Blue List Program Support Services contract.

IT PMs serve as the Government's technical oversight and integration team, bridging the Government IT Program Manager and the various development and sustainment teams, and must be well-versed in ServiceNow functionality to monitor sprint velocity, burn-down charts, and cross-vendor dependencies.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on ServiceNow platform management experience within a DoW or federal environment and be comfortable delivering executive-level status briefings on cross-vendor program execution.

Responsibilities:

Technical Oversight & Integration

• Oversee the software development lifecycle, web database engineering, and modernization of the digital Blue List platform, providing technical oversight, integration management, and PMO support to the Government IT Program Manager
• Serve as the Government's technical oversight and integration team, acting as a bridge between the Government IT Program Manager and the various development and sustainment teams
• Review, validate, and provide formally documented evaluations and independent recommendations to the Government PM for the acceptance or rejection of all technical submissions provided by the implementation and sustainment teams
• Coordinate schedules and technical dependencies between the implementation team, the sustainment team, and external DoW/DoD partners

ServiceNow Program Management

• Leverage ServiceNow's native project management tools to ensure the implementation and sustainment teams are executing on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with program requirements
• Monitor and evaluate the daily progress, sprint velocity, and burn-down charts of the implementation and sustainment teams, designing and maintaining real-time dashboards natively within ServiceNow SPM/ITSM to track implementation velocity, defect rates, and sustainment ticket resolution times
• Support the CPM to consolidate, maintain, and manage the Government's IMS and program-level RIDAC (Risk, Issue, Decision, Action, Change) log natively within the ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) module, mapping dependencies and milestones across all cross-vendor teams

Reporting & Compliance

• Provide executive-level weekly program status briefings, slide decks, and reports summarizing cross-vendor execution, milestone risks, and resource utilization
• Ensure all personnel performing tasks under the PWS meet applicable qualification and certification requirements per DoD Manual (DoDM) 8140.03
• Ensure personnel performing privileged access, cybersecurity, or information assurance functions hold certifications appropriate to their assigned roles per DoDM 8140.03 DCWF Work Roles and Proficiency Levels, and provide documentation of personnel certifications upon Government request

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a technical discipline
• At least five (5) years of experience in IT project management, PMO support, or Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) for enterprise IT portfolios, including at least two (2) years specifically overseeing ServiceNow platform implementations within DoW or Federal programs
• Active certification required: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Broad technical knowledge of DoW secure cloud infrastructure (AWS GovCloud or Microsoft Azure Government) at Impact Level 4 (IL-4) or higher, DevSecOps pipelines, and API-driven platform architectures
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing projects within the ServiceNow platform, specifically utilizing ServiceNow SPM, IT Service Management (ITSM), and Agile Development 2.0 modules
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (ADP/IT-II) investigation on file in DISS at the time of offer

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical familiarity with DoD cloud infrastructure (AWS GovCloud or Microsoft Azure Government) at IL-4 or higher, DevSecOps pipelines, and ServiceNow Out-of-the-Box (OOB) architectural principles

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for employees and families)
• Supplemental Insurance
• 11 Federal Holidays
• at least three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), including sick and personal leave

CRG is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business need. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other state or federally protected category.