Senior Federal IT Project Manager — Hybrid Role

Windwalker Group; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Windwalker Group in the United States is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead federal IT programs. You will act as the single point of contact for Federal IT Program Managers, guide projects through waterfall and Agile life cycles, and ensure alignment with PMO standards and stakeholder expectations.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on federal IT project management, active Q clearance or TS/SCI, and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification.
• Five years of hands-on IT PM experience in the Federal Government.
• Experience with both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel and Visio.
• Strong English communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for Federal IT Program Managers and coordinate communication.
• Oversee IT projects using waterfall and Agile life cycles; manage schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Develop PM artifacts (charters, plans, schedules, requirements, reports) per PMO standards.
• Collaborate across matrixed teams to coordinate resources and ensure project success.
• Create and manage project documents and presentations with Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Visio.
• Communicate updates and insights to senior leaders; provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Q clearance

Active clearance

PMP certification

Federal IT PM experience

Waterfall & Agile

Communication skills

Matrix organization

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Excel

Visio

Job description

Windwalker Group in the United States is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead federal IT programs. You will act as the single point of contact for Federal IT Program Managers, guide projects through waterfall and Agile life cycles, and ensure alignment with PMO standards and stakeholder expectations.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on federal IT project management, active Q clearance or TS/SCI, and PMP certification.