IT Project Manager, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex initiatives from concept to completion. You'll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality and alignment with program goals.

Applicants should have extensive PM experience, PMBOK knowledge, and a TS/SCI clearance. You’ll work in a dynamic, mission-focused environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years as IT project manager.
• Knowledge of PMBOK principles.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work nights or weekends.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• HS diploma or GED.
• DoW 8140 Compliant Certification for Work Role 802 at Intermediate Level.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage the organization's portfolio of projects, including budgeting and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with the customer on needs, goals, proposals, and status updates.
• Assign personnel to project phases and review contractor bids.
• Define project specifications by reviewing product design and requirements.
• Design and conduct tests to verify product performance.
• Maintain project schedule by calculating time requirements and sequencing tasks.

Skills

12+ years of project management

3+ years as IT Project Manager

PMBOK knowledge

Explain tech concepts to non-tech

Willing to work nights/weekends

TS/SCI clearance

HS diploma or GED

DoW 8140 Certification (Interm Level)

Education

HS diploma or GED

DoW 8140 Compliant Certification for Work Role 802 at Intermediate Level

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

IT Project Manager, Senior

As an IT Project Manager, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need you, an experienced IT project manager who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication. The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy.

How You’ll Contribute

• Planning, leading, and managing personnel responsible for the organization's portfolio of projects and maintains efficiency of important project management aspects such as planning, scheduling, budget and risk assessment.
• Developing and executing project objectives by collaborating with the customer on needs and goals, project proposals, project plans, and intermediate execution status.
• Determining project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determining project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards, completing technical studies, and preparing cost estimates.
• Confirming product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determining and maintaining project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, sequencing project elements, and maintaining project schedule.
• Controlling project plans by reviewing designs, specifications, schedule changes, and recommending actions.
• Preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions.
• Being responsible for technical and operational leadership of a project or mission within the programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer.
• Defining, generating, and reviewing project requirements documentation; Performs technical studies to refine project requirements.
• Monitoring projects to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.

You Have:

• 12+ years of experience in Project Management
• 3+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of project management principals as outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work nights or weekends on an as needed basis
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoW 8140 Compliant Certification for Work Role 802 at Intermediate Level

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with waterfall, agile, and hybrid project methodologies
• Ability to use Microsoft VISIO and Microsoft Project software
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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