IT Project Manager - Senior

Nationwide IT Services; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead and manage multiple initiatives across IT and program support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, 7+ years of experience in IT project management, and strong financial management skills, along with expertise in Agile and SAFe methodologies. This role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Educational reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably supporting federal government programs.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, SAFe, and traditional/waterfall).
• Demonstrated experience in financial tracking, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate initiatives across Agile, SAFe, and traditional project environments.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, track progress, and ensure timelines are met.
• Monitor risks, identify issues, and drive resolution of roadblocks.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Agile methodologies

SAFe methodologies

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior IT Project Manager for a potential opportunity supporting a federal government client in Lakewood, CO. The selected candidate will lead, coordinate, and manage multiple initiatives across IT and program support areas, ensuring compliance with established processes and achievement of project goals. This role requires strong leadership, financial management skills, and the ability to operate in both Agile/SAFe and traditional project environments.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and facilitate initiatives across Agile, SAFe, and traditional project environments.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, track progress, and ensure timelines are met.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and integration.
• Monitor risks, identify issues, and drive resolution of roadblocks.
• Be the primary point of contact to government stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Collect and manage financial data for multiple IT projects.
• Track and align expenditures across initiatives.
• Monitor investment percentages across infrastructure, application development & operations, and new technology.
• Assist in financial analysis tasks and preparation of required financial reports.
• Track project progress against baseline plans.

Other Activities

• Perform and/or assist government staff in the development, organization, storage, and maintenance of key program and project documentation.
• Prepare and manage program/project plans, standard operating procedures, contingency and continuity of operations plans, and related documentation.
• Participate in feasibility studies.
• Provide meeting support, including planning, scheduling, preparing materials, and recording/distributing minutes.
• Develop and track correspondence, reports, and briefing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years' experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably supporting federal government programs.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, SAFe, and traditional/waterfall).
• Demonstrated experience in financial tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in documentation development and records management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal government background clearance.

About Nationwide IT Services

NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, and a CVE-verified Service-Disabled veteran-owned small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.