Project Manager/Transition lead TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

IBM; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking a Transition Manager to oversee the migration of legacy contract requirements into a new program. The role is on-site, requiring five days per week at the workplace, and demands extensive experience managing software transitions in complex environments.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and maintain high quality throughout the transition process.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in managing transitions for software applications.
• At least three years analyzing complex technical issues and delivering solutions.
• At least three years with ITIL, Agile, or CMMI frameworks.
• Certified Scrum Master.
• Five+ years managing transitions for enterprise-scale software.
• TS/SCI clearance (W/FSP) from day 1.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for transitioning requirements from legacy contracts to the new program.
• Oversee all aspects of the transition and meet weekly with the Sponsor to review status.
• Ensure a seamless transfer of SOW requirements between contracts.

Skills

Transition management

IT service management

Agile / Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The Transition Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for transitioning requirements from multiple legacy contracts to the new Program. During transition periods, the Transition Manager shall be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the transition and meeting weekly with the Sponsor to review contract and program/project status. The Transition Manager role is temporary and will be required only during transition periods to ensure a seamless transfer of Statement of Work (SOW) requirements from legacy contracts to the new program.

\"Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients in the workplace, subject to business needs. This role is designated as fully on-site and requires physical presence in the workplace five (5) days per week.\"

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in managing transitions for software applications, with a proven track record of delivering complex transitions on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.


• Minimum three (3) Experience analyzing complex technical issues and developing effective solutions.


• Minimum three (3) years of Experience with IT service management frameworks and methodologies, such as ITIL, Agile, and/or CMMI. Experience in managing cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure specialists, and other stakeholders.


• Certified Scrum Master


• Minimum five (5) years in managing transitions for large-scale software applications transitions for enterprise-level applications


• Must have TS/SCI W/FSP day 1


• Certified Scrum Master