IT Project Manager | TS/SCI | PMP | Cybersecurity Focus

Talentify; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the planning, management, execution, and delivery of IT projects supporting federal civilian and defense objectives. This role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and briefing senior leaders while ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

Minimum five years of IT project management experience, a TS/SCI eligibility, PMP certification, and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of five (5) years of IT project management experience leading both complex and small IT projects.
• Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• PMP certification required.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, quality management, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements and their impact on project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute IT projects of varying size.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts including charters, schedules, plans, dashboards, and requirements documentation.
• Monitor project performance, risks, issues, budgets, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate activities among technical teams, business stakeholders, and project resources.
• Brief senior leadership on project status, risks, milestones, and key decisions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Recommend IT strategies, policies, and process improvements based on organizational needs and emerging trends.
• Lead project meetings, facilitate communication, and drive successful project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Project management

Cybersecurity awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

ValidaTek is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the planning, management, execution, and delivery of IT projects supporting federal civilian and defense objectives. This role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and briefing senior leaders while ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

Minimum five years of IT project management experience, a TS/SCI eligibility, PMP certification, and strong communication skills are required.