IT Project Manager with Security Clearance

Graham Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four Weeks PTO in first year

Eleven Federal Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer contrib.

Flexible schedules

Education & training reimbursements

Job summary

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of enterprise IT initiatives for a Federal customer. You will oversee Agile delivery, software development, cloud and platform modernization, sprint execution, and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements include 5+ years in IT project management for Federal clients, experience leading Agile/hybrid teams, and proficiency with ServiceNow/Jira/Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT project management experience supporting Federal/government customers.
• Experience leading Agile or hybrid delivery teams.
• Experience managing technical schedules, risks, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Experience with portfolio, Agile/workflow platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting through the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, release planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Maintain technical schedules, dependencies, milestones, risks, issues, decisions, actions, and change records.
• Coordinate application development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, testing, configuration management, and operations personnel.
• Translate customer priorities into executable work plans, user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor scope, schedule, quality, resources, and technical performance and elevate barriers requiring leadership action.
• Prepare sprint plans, status reports, technical briefings, retrospective reports, and performance dashboards.
• Support implementation and administration of ServiceNow or comparable portfolio, Agile, and IT service-management capabilities.
• Ensure project activities comply with security, configuration-management, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Support release readiness, user acceptance, deployment coordination, and operational handoff.

Skills

IT project management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Scheduling & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business

Master's degree in IT/Engineering/Business

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Job description

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of enterprise information technology initiatives for a Federal customer. The IT Project Manager will oversee Agile delivery, software development, cloud and platform modernization, sprint execution, technical schedules, and cross-functional coordination.

Location

• San Diego, CA Key Responsibilities
• Lead IT project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, release planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
• Maintain technical schedules, dependencies, milestones, risks, issues, decisions, actions, and change records.
• Coordinate application development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, testing, configuration management, and operations personnel.
• Translate customer priorities into executable work plans, user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor scope, schedule, quality, resources, and technical performance and elevate barriers requiring leadership action.
• Prepare sprint plans, status reports, technical briefings, retrospective reports, and performance dashboards.
• Support implementation and administration of ServiceNow or comparable portfolio, Agile, and IT service-management capabilities.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable security, configuration-management, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Support release readiness, user acceptance, deployment coordination, and operational handoff. Required Skills Experience
• Minimum five (5) years of IT project management experience supporting Federal or Government customers.
• Experience managing software development, enterprise platform, cloud, infrastructure, or modernization projects.
• Experience leading Agile or hybrid delivery teams.
• Experience managing technical schedules, risks, resources, dependencies, and deliverables. Education
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. Clearance
• Active Secret clearance. Certifications / Tools
• Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, Azure DevOps, or a comparable Agile/workflow platform.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint. Desired Skills Experience
• Experience supporting Federal digital modernization or enterprise application initiatives.
• Experience managing DevSecOps, CI/CD, cloud migration, or platform implementation projects. Education
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. Certifications
• PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or ITIL certification.
• Compensation At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity. Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation-not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives. Here are just a few highlights of what we offer:
• Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
• Flexible Schedules
• Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training Why Graham Technologies? Our core values define who we are:
• Value our Customers
• Care about our Employees
• Passionate about Innovation
• Believe in a Strong Work Ethic
• Rely on Teamwork
• Integrity Matters Founded in 2007, GTech is a consulting services firm passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs and maximize the value of their investments. We achieve this by providing top-notch professionals across the IT industry. Our team embodies integrity, commitment, and reliability, which are at the heart of everything we do. We are also dedicated to fostering a culture of support for our employees-the lifeblood of our business. At Graham Technologies, we've built a family-oriented environment where team members are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, pursue their passions, and grow professionally through flexible schedules, continued education, and a strong sense of community.